Proluton Depot (Hydroxyprogesterone Caproate)
Proluton Depot 250mg/ml 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.
Uses of Proluton Depot Injection
- Prevention of Premature Labor
Side effects of Proluton Depot Injection
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
Common side effects of Proluton Depot
- Injection site pain
- Injection site swelling
- Red spots or bumps
- Rash
How to use Proluton Depot Injection
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
How Proluton Depot Injection works
Proluton Depot 250mg/ml Injection is a progestin (female hormone). It works by modulating the immune response of the mother to prevent rejection of the embryo and allow its attachment to the uterus. This prevents miscarriage and helps lower the risk of premature birth in women who have had one premature delivery in the past.