Dragest 250mg Injection
Dragest 250mg Injection is used to restore menstrual cycles in women whose periods have stopped. It is a natural female hormone important for regulating ovulation (release of an egg from a woman’s ovary) and menstruation. It is used in the treatment of infertility to help you get pregnant.You should use
Dragest 250mg Injection
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About This Medicine
General information about this product
Dragest 250mg Injection is used to restore menstrual cycles in women whose periods have stopped. It is a natural female hormone important for regulating ovulation (release of an egg from a woman’s ovary) and menstruation. It is used in the treatment of infertility to help you get pregnant.You should use
Dragest 250mg Injection is used to restore menstrual cycles in women whose periods have stopped. It is a natural female hormone important for regulating ovulation (release of an egg from a woman’s ovary) and menstruation. It is used in the treatment of infertility to help you get pregnant.You should use
Dragest 250mg Injection as your doctor has advised. It is generally given by a healthcare professional and should not be self-administered at home. Do not use more or less than you have been advised and do not use it for longer than recommended. You may be asked to continue taking this medicine for a period after it is confirmed that you are pregnant.The most common side effects include headache, vomiting, bloating, nausea, and abdominal pain. You may also feel less interested in sex and get pain or discharge in your vagina. Your doctor may be able to help you reduce or prevent side effects, consult with your doctor if they bother you or do not go away with time. Very occasionally people get a severe allergic reaction which needs urgent medical attention. Using this medicine may increase your risk of blood clots or breast cancer.It may not suit everybody, and you should tell your doctor if you have, or have had, breast cancer, unusual bleeding in the vagina, or liver disease. You may be monitored more carefully if you have liver, kidney, or heart problems or have diabetes or asthma. Let your doctor know your medical history to be safe. Check with your doctor about all other medicines which may affect, or be affected by, this medicine. You will probably have several tests both before and during treatment to check your womb. This medicine can alter your thinking or reactions and you may feel very tired so be careful if you drive or need to be alert.
03Uses
Hormone replacement therapy
Female infertility
04How To Use
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
05How It Works
Dragest 250mg Injection is a progesterone (female hormone). It works on the lining of the uterus and helps to establish and maintain pregnancy in infertile women. It helps in protecting the uterus from the negative effects of oestrogen when used for the treatment of postmenopausal symptoms.
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 Female infertility
Dragest 250mg 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
Uterine bleeding
Stomach pain
Nausea
Bloating
Vomiting
Headache
08Safety Information
Alcohol:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Dragest 250mg Injection. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy:SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Dragest 250mg Injection is safe to use during pregnancy. Most studies have shown low or no risk to the developing baby.
Breast feeding:SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Dragest 250mg 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
Dragest 250mg 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 Dragest 250mg Injection in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
Liver:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Dragest 250mg Injection in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.Use of Dragest 250mg Injection is however not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.
09Drug Tips
Dragest 250mg Injection is used in the treatment of female infertility and as a part of hormone replacement therapy.
It regulates menstrual cycles, treats heavy bleeding, and prevents thickening of the uterus.
It is also used to restore menstruation in women with secondary amenorrhea (the absence of menstrual cycles).
It may cause sleepiness or drowsiness. Don’t drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how Dragest 250mg Injection affects you.
It may cause bleeding or spotting in between menstrual periods. Let your doctor know if this occurs frequently.
References
Sources and references
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Levin ER, Hammes SR. Estrogens and Progestins. In: Brunton LL, Chabner BA, Knollmann BC, editors. Goodman & Gilman’s: The Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics. 12th ed. New York, New York: McGraw-Hill Medical; 2011. pp. 1180-85.
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