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Hydroxyprogesterone caproate is a progestin medication, used to prevent preterm birth in pregnant women with a history of the condition and to treat gynecological disorders.
Progestin
This injection is for pregnant women. It is used to help lower the risk of giving birth too early (preterm birth or giving birth less than 37 weeks of pregnancy)
Treatment should begin between 16 weeks, 0 days, and 20 weeks, 6 days of gestation, and include:
250 mg IM once every 7 days in the upper outer quadrant of the gluteus maximus
275 mg subcutaneously once every 7 days in the back of either upper arm
Continue administration once a week until week 37 (through 36 weeks, 6 days) of gestation or delivery, whichever occurs first
Seek medical help if you think you have taken too much of this medication.
If you miss a dose, make sure to take it as soon as possible the same day. If you don't remember missing the dose, don't double it. Consult your doctor on how to adjust the missing doses.
This medicine is given as a shot into one of your muscles, usually in the hip area (upper outer area of the buttocks). It may also be given as a shot under your skin in the back of your upper arm. This medicine is given once a week (every 7 days).
Do not use hydroxyprogesterone caproate injection in women with any of the following conditions:
This medicine may cause pain, soreness, itching, swelling, or bruising.
To achieve desired therapeutic results, it is important to follow the recommended dosage and duration of treatment or as advised by the doctor .
Ask your doctor about any possible drug interactions, and discuss every medicine you have been taking.
Store the medicine at room temperature and keep out of direct sunlight, excessive heat, and moisture. Keep the medicine out of the reach of children and animals. Do not use the medication past its expiration date.
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Always follow your doctor's advice, and never self-medicate.
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