Curagest 100 Injection
Curagest 100 Injection is generally given by a healthcare professional and should not be self-administered at home. You should use Curagest 100 Injection as your doctor has advised. Do not use more or less than advised and do not use it for longer than recommended. You may be asked to continue taking this medicine for a period after you get pregnant.
Curagest 100 Injection
Basic Information
Important information about this medicine
About This Medicine
General information about this product
Curagest 100 Injection is a natural female hormone important for regulating ovulation (release of an egg from a woman’s ovary) and menstruation. It helps restore menstrual cycles in women whose periods have stopped. It is also used in the treatment of infertility.
Curagest 100 Injection is generally given by a healthcare professional and should not be self-administered at home. You should use Curagest 100 Injection as your doctor has advised. Do not use more or less than advised and do not use it for longer than recommended. You may be asked to continue taking this medicine for a period after you get pregnant.
The most common side effects include abdominal bloating, abdominal pain, dizziness, headache, depression, breast tenderness, hot flushes, vaginal discharge, joint paint, and urinary incontinence. Your doctor may suggest ways to reduce or prevent these. Occasionally, it may cause a severe allergic reaction requiring urgent medical attention.
Inform your doctor if you have a history of breast cancer, unusual vaginal bleeding, or liver, kidney, or heart disease. Inform your doctor about all other medicines that you are taking as they may affect, or be affected by, this medicine. You will probably have several tests both before and during treatment with this medicine. Curagest 100 Injection can alter your thinking or reactions and you may feel very tired so be careful while driving or doing anything that requires you to be alert.
03Uses
Hormone replacement therapy
Treatment of Female infertility
04How To Use
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
05How It Works
Curagest 100 Injection is a progesterone (female hormone). It helps to establish and maintain pregnancy. It also prevents the increase in thickness of the endometrium (lining of the uterus) caused by estrogen.
06Benefits
In Hormone replacement therapy
Hormone placement therapy (HRT) is a treatment to relieve symptoms of menopause such as hot flushes, night sweats, mood swings, vaginal dryness, and reduced sex drive. Since menopause can last for several years, this treatment can make a big improvement to your daily life and mood. Progesterone is one of two important hormones (the other being is estrogen) used in this treatment. However, it may not treat all your symptoms, consult with your doctor. You should use this medicine as it is prescribed, and for as long as it is prescribed by your doctor.
In Treatment of Female infertility
Curagest 100 Injection contains progesterone, a female hormone that is important in the regulation of ovulation and menstruation. It is used to cause menstrual periods in women who have not reached menopause but are not having periods due to a lack of natural progesterone in the body. This medicine helps to prepare the uterus for pregnancy by causing the uterus lining (endometrium) to thicken. This increases the chance of a successful pregnancy. You should use the medicine as prescribed for it to be effective. You may be asked to continue with this treatment for a period after becoming pregnant.show moreshow less
07Side Effects
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Joint pain
Vaginal discharge
Urinary incontinence
Hot flashes
Breast tenderness
Depression
Dizziness
Abdominal pain
Headache
Hot flushes
08Safety Information
Alcohol:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Curagest 100 Injection. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy:SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Curagest 100 Injection is safe to use during pregnancy. Most studies have shown low or no risk to the developing baby.
Breast feeding:SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Curagest 100 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:UNSAFE
Curagest 100 Injection may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Curagest 100 Injection in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
Liver:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Curagest 100 Injection in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
09Drug Tips
Curagest 100 Injection is a natural progesterone available as a micronized formulation which helps in better absorption of this medicine.
It is used as a part of hormone replacement therapy generally in combination with an estrogen.
It may also be used in the treatment of problems related to menstrual periods such as amenorrhea (absence of periods).
It also helps in the maintenance of pregnancy in women who are at higher risk of miscarriage.
It may cause sleepiness or drowsiness. If this happens to you, do not drive or use machinery.
References
Sources and references
Chrousos GP. The Gonadal Hormones & Inhibitors. In: Katzung BG, Masters SB, Trevor AJ, editors. Basic and Clinical Pharmacology. 11th ed. New Delhi, India: Tata McGraw Hill Education Private Limited; 2009. pp. 706-707.
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