Betgest HD 500mg Injection

Composition Hydroxyprogesterone (500mg)
Rx Prescription Required
Pack vial of 2 ml Injection
Storage Store below 30°C
Chemical Class Gluco/Mineralocorticoids, Progestogins Derivatives
Action Class Progestins (First generation)
Habbit Forming
Manufacturer Sunwin Healthcare
Manufacturer address SCF-449,Manimajra Chandigarh

Betgest HD 500mg Injection is used to prevent premature labor in pregnant women in order to reduce the risk of giving birth too early (preterm birth). It prevents miscarriage and lowers the risk of premature birth in women who have had one premature delivery in the past.

Betgest HD 500mg Injection is administered only by or under the supervision of a doctor. It should be taken as your doctor advice. Your doctor will decide how much you need to take and for how much time. You should take this injection for as long as it is prescribed for you.

The most common side effects of this medicine include local site reactions at the injection site, nausea, itching, diarrhea, and rash. If any of these bothers you, let your doctor know. There may be ways of reducing or preventing them. It may affect blood sugar levels, so monitor your blood sugar regularly. It is better to inform the doctor if you notice yellowing of eyes or skin, dark urine, or stomach pain while using this medicine.

Before taking this medicine inform doctor, if you have ever had any problems with your blood circulation or have diabetes, or any liver disease. Your doctor should also know about all other medicines you are taking as many of these may make this medicine less effective or change the way it works.

Prevention of Premature Labor

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

Betgest HD 500mg Injection is a progestin (female hormone).

Q: What if you forget to take Betgest HD Injection?
A: If you miss a dose of Betgest HD 500mg Injection, please consult your doctor.

Betgest HD 500mg Injection is used in pregnant women to help lower the risk of giving birth too early (preterm birth).

It is only given to a woman who has had a preterm delivery in the past.

It is not for use in women who are pregnant with more than one baby (twins, triplets, etc.).

It is administered only by or under the immediate supervision of your doctor. Your doctor can start giving you the injection every week between 16 and 20 weeks and continue through week 37, or until you deliver.

It may affect blood sugar levels. Monitor your blood sugar regularly.

Inform your doctor if you notice yellowing of eyes or skin, dark urine, or stomach pain. These could be symptoms of a serious liver problem.

Inform your doctor immediately if you have pain in the chest, groin or legs, difficulty with breathing, sudden severe headache, slurred speech, sudden unexplained shortness of breath, a sudden loss of coordination, or vision changes while using this medicine.

Q. What is Betgest HD 500mg Injection? What is it used for?

Betgest HD 500mg Injection is a type of female sex hormone called progesterone. It helps to lower the risk of preterm delivery (early birth) in a pregnant woman, who had delivered a preterm baby in the past.

Q. How and in what dose should I use Betgest HD 500mg Injection?

Betgest HD 500mg Injection is given as an injection, by a doctor or trained nurse. The dose will be decided by your doctor, depending on your exact medical condition.

Q. What if I miss a dose of Betgest HD 500mg Injection?

Ideally, you should try not to miss any dose. However, if you miss a dose consult with your doctor as soon as you remember.

Q. Who should not receive Betgest HD 500mg Injection?

Betgest HD 500mg Injection should not be used if you have:
-blood clots or other blood clotting problems now or in the past
-high blood pressure that is not controlled
-liver problems, including liver tumors
-breast cancer or other hormone-sensitive cancers now or in the past
-unusual vaginal bleeding not related to your current pregnancy
-yellowing of your skin due to liver problems during your pregnancy.

In Prevention of Premature Labor

Betgest HD 500mg Injection is a man-made form of the female hormone called progesterone, that helps lower the risk of delivering the baby too early (premature labor), particularly in women who have had this complication in an earlier pregnancy. Progesterone is a hormone that thickens the lining of the uterus and prepares it for the growth and development of the baby. So, it helps your uterus grow during pregnancy and also prevents any contractions that can otherwise lead to miscarriage.

Injection site pain

Injection site swelling

Red spots or bumps

Rash

Alcohol:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Betgest HD 500mg Injection. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy:SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Betgest HD 500mg Injection is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.

Breast feeding:SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Betgest HD 500mg Injection is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby.

Driving:SAFE

Betgest HD 500mg Injection does not usually affect your ability to drive.

Kidney:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited information available on the use of Betgest HD 500mg Injection in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.This medicine contains progesterone which can cause fluid retention in patients with underlying kidney disease.

Liver:UNSAFE

Betgest HD 500mg Injection is probably unsafe to use in patients with liver disease and should be avoided. Please consult your doctor.

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