INTRODUCTION

RECOGEST H 250MG INJECTION contains Hydroxyprogesterone which belongs to the group of medicines called Progestin hormones. It is used to lower the preterm birth risk in women with a singleton pregnancy having a history of preterm delivery. It is also used to prevent premature labor and miscarriage in pregnant women.  

Preterm delivery is a condition in which the baby is born too early that is before the completion of 37 weeks with early symptoms such as frequent sensation of womb contractions, constant backache, feeling of pressure in abdomen, light bleeding or change in vaginal discharge.

Miscarriage is the sudden and early loss of pregnancy before the 20th week of gestation. It is characterized by symptoms such as vaginal bleeding or spotting, pain or cramps in the abdomen or back or fluid/tissue coming out of vagina. Your doctor may monitor your blood sugar levels while using this medicine if you are diabetic or pre-diabetic.

RECOGEST H 250MG INJECTION is not recommended for use in patients with liver tumours, any active liver disease, thrombosis/thromboembolic disorders (formation of clots in the blood vessels), known or suspected breast cancer/other hormone-sensitive cancers and uncontrolled high blood pressure.

RECOGEST H 250MG INJECTION should be used with caution in patients with asthma, kidney or heart problems, diabetes or pre-diabetes, epilepsy and migraine. It is not recommended for use in pregnant women with cholestatic jaundice and it should be used with caution in breastfeeding women.

It is not recommended for use in girls (aged below 16 years). The common side effects associated with the use of RECOGEST H 250MG INJECTION are pain, swelling, itching or a hard bump at the injection site, raised red rashes, itching, nausea and diarrhoea. Inform your doctor if any of the side effect worsens or prolong.

USES OF RECOGEST H 250MG INJECTION

• Reduces the preterm birth risk in women with a singleton pregnancy having a history of preterm delivery
• Prevents premature labor and miscarriage in pregnant women

HOW RECOGEST H 250MG INJECTION WORKS

RECOGEST H 250MG INJECTION helps in lowering the chances of preterm birth where hydroxyprogesterone is a synthetic preparation of progesterone hormone works by regulating the female reproductive system and plays a vital role in implanting the embryo successfully in the womb. It also induces anti-inflammatory response that can initiate pre-term labour.

DIRECTIONS FOR USE

RECOGEST H 250MG INJECTION will be given to you only by a doctor or a nurse in the back of your upper arm subcutaneously (under the skin) or in the muscle as an intramuscular injection. Your doctor will decide the correct dose and duration for you depending upon your age, body weight and disease condition.  

SIDE EFFECTS OF RECOGEST H 250MG INJECTION

HOW TO MANAGE SIDE EFFECTS

Diarrhoea:

Drink lot of fluids such as water to keep yourself hydrated. Try to avoid receiving any medicine on your own to treat diarrhoea and consult your doctor if the symptom gets worse.

Nausea:

Stick to simple meals while receiving this medicine. Avoid eating oily, fried or spicy foods. Consult your doctor if the symptom gets worse.

Itching:

Tap or pat your skin upon itching. Try not to scratch the skin. Take cool or warm bath and place cool damp towel on the skin. Wear loose cotton clothes. Avoid using perfumed moisturizers, deodorants or soaps. Consult your doctor if the symptom gets worse.

WARNING & PRECAUTIONS

INTERACTIONS

A. Drug-Drug Interactions:

Before receiving RECOGEST H 250MG INJECTION, inform your doctor, if you are taking any of the medicines including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins and herbal supplements.

Overdosage:

RECOGEST H 250MG INJECTION will be given to you only by a doctor or nurse in a hospital, and so it is unlikely to receive an overdose. However, if you experience any unusual symptoms, consult your doctor immediately or visit the nearby hospital.

SYNOPSIS

MORE INFORMATION

• Store RECOGEST H 250MG INJECTION at room temperature

FAQs ABOUT RECOGEST H 250MG INJECTION

Q: What is RECOGEST H 250MG INJECTION used for?

A: RECOGEST H 250MG INJECTION is used to lower the preterm birth risk in women with a singleton pregnancy having a history of preterm delivery. It is also used to prevent premature labor and miscarriage in pregnant women.

Q: What side effects are seen with RECOGEST H 250MG INJECTION?

A: The common side effects associated with the use of RECOGEST H 250MG INJECTION are pain, swelling, itching or a hard bump at the injection site, raised red rashes, itching, nausea, diarrhoea, increased pain with time and oozing out of blood or fluid. Inform your doctor if any of the side effect worsens or prolong.

Q: Who should avoid receiving RECOGEST H 250MG INJECTION?

A: RECOGEST H 250MG INJECTION is not recommended for use in patients with liver tumours, cholestatic jaundice (stopping or slowing of bile flow causing yellowing of skin) of pregnancy, any other active liver disease, thrombosis or thromboembolic disorders (formation of clots in the blood vessels), known or suspected breast cancer or other hormone-sensitive cancers and uncontrolled hypertension (high blood pressure). Consult your doctor before receiving it.

Q: What medical conditions should be informed to doctor before receiving RECOGEST H 250MG INJECTION?

A: Before receiving RECOGEST H 250MG INJECTION, inform your doctor if you have diabetes or pre-diabetes, epilepsy (condition causing recurrent seizures), migraine (a type of severe headache), depression and preeclampsia (a complication of pregnancy).

Q: What is method of receiving RECOGEST H 250MG INJECTION?

A: RECOGEST H 250MG INJECTION will be given to you only by a doctor or a nurse in the back of your upper arm subcutaneously (under the skin) or in your muscle as an intramuscular injection. Your doctor will decide the correct dose and duration for you depending upon your age, body weight and disease condition.

Q: Can RECOGEST H 250MG INJECTION be given to patients with liver problems?

A: RECOGEST H 250MG INJECTION is not recommended for use in patients with liver problems such as liver tumours, cholestatic jaundice (stopping or slowing of bile flow causing yellowing of skin) of pregnancy or any other active liver disease. It should be used with caution in patients with liver impairment. Consult your doctor before receiving RECOGEST H 250MG INJECTION.

Q: When should I stop receiving RECOGEST H 250MG INJECTION during pregnancy?

A: RECOGEST H 250MG INJECTION is not recommended for use in pregnant women with cholestatic jaundice, undiagnosed abnormal vaginal bleeding that is unrelated to pregnancy. It should be used cautiously in pregnant women with a singleton pregnancy having a history of preterm delivery. Consult your doctor before receiving it.

REFERENCES

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USEFUL DIAGNOSTIC TESTS

• Glucose-Fasting Blood
• Glucose-Postprandial Blood