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there any known side effects associated with PROMETRIUM® Capsules?
PROMETRIUM®
has been proven safe and effective for use in hormone replacement
therapy and treatment of secondary amenorrhea. Patients who may
be allergic to peanuts or who suffer from severe liver disease or
who have known or suspected breast cancer or pregnancy should not
take PROMETRIUM® Capsules.
Common side
effects of PROMETRIUM® Capsules when given alone for secondary
amenorrhea are dizziness, abdominal cramping, headache and breast
pain.
The most frequently
occurring adverse events in women taking estrogen(0.625mg/d) and
cyclic Prometrium Capsules( 200mg/d for 12d/mo) are: breast tenderness,
dizziness, abdominal bloating, vaginal discharge, chest pain and
diarrhea.
PROMETRIUM®
Capsules should be used cautiously in patients with conditions that
may be aggravated by fluid retention (e.g. migraine, asthma, cardiac
or renal dysfunction, epilepsy), a history of mental depression
or diabetes. Transient dizziness may occur in some patients; they
should use caution when driving a motor vehicle or operating machinery.
A small percentage of women may experience extreme dizziness and/or
drowsiness during initial therapy. For these women, bedtime dosing
is advised.
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Prometrium (brand) Utrogestan aka Microgest Generic name : progesterone ( micronized )
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| Strength : 100 mg capsule
Manufacturer : Labs Besins (France) Quantity : 60 capsules |
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| Prometrium (brand) Utrogestan aka Microgest Generic name : progesterone ( micronized ) |
| Strength : 100 mg capsule
Manufacturer : Labs Besins (France) Quantity : 90 capsules |
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Prometrium (brand) Utrogestan aka Microgest Generic name : progesterone ( micronized )
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| Strength : 100 mg capsule
Manufacturer : Labs Besins (France) Quantity : 30 capsules |
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Does
PROMETRIUM® Capsules carry contraindications?
Yes, PROMETRIUM® Capsules carries the following contraindications:
PROMETRIUM®
Capsules CONTAINS PEANUT OIL AND SHOULD NEVER BE USED BY PATIENTS
ALLERGIC TO PEANUTS.
Other
Contraindications:
- Thrombophlebitis,
thromboembolic disorder, cerebral apoplexy or patients with a past
history of these conditions.
- Severe liver dysfunction or disease.
- Known or suspected malignancy of breast or reproductive organs.
- Undiagnosed vaginal bleeding.
- Missed abortion.
- As a diagnostic test for pregnancy.
- Known sensitivity to PROMETRIUM® Capsules or its ingredients.
- Known or suspected pregnancy.
Who
should be concerned about peanut oil used in PROMETRIUM® Capsules?
Peanut
oil is commonly used as a suspending agent in capsule formulations,
including PROMETRIUM® Capsules. Physicians and pharmacists should
be aware of patients who may be allergic to peanuts. Patients who
are allergic to peanuts should not take PROMETRIUM® Capsules.
What is secondary amenorrhea?
Secondary
amenorrhea refers to the abnormal cessation of menses in women who
would otherwise be menstruating. Amenorrhea is a general term indicating
absence of menses.
What
is "micronization"?
Micronization
is the reduction in particle size that allows for the progesterone
to be easily absorbed, enabling oral administration.
What
advantages does micronized progesterone offer?
Since
progesterone was not easily absorbed when taken in pill form, progesterone
products have traditionally been available in various other forms
including suppositories and topical creams. PROMETRIUM® Capsules
is an oral formulation of micronized progesterone. Micronization
increases the absorption of progesterone. PROMETRIUM® Capsules
is the only oral dosage form of micronized progesterone approved
by the FDA in the U.S. Until the introduction of PROMETRIUM®
Capsules, oral micronized progesterone was available only from specialized
"compounding" pharmacies, where consistency and strength
could vary from batch to batch.
PROMETRIUM®
- PROMETRIUM®
Capsules is structurally identical to the progesterone naturally
produced in a woman's body.
- The progesterone in PROMETRIUM® Capsules is synthesized from
yams.
History
- Oral micronized progesterone was first available in France in
1980.
- In April 2000, PROMETRIUM® Capsules became the most prescribed,
branded, single-entity progestogen on the market.
Recommended Dose
- The suggested dose for PROMETRIUM® Capsules for use in hormone
replacement therapy is 200 mg capsules taken orally once a day,
in the evening, for 12 sequential days per 28 day cycle.
- The suggested dose for PROMETRIUM® Capsules for treatment
of secondary amenorrhea is 400 mg capsules taken orally once a day,
in the evening, for 10 days.
Safety/Contraindications
and Side Effects
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PATIENTS WHO MAY BE ALLERGIC TO OR HAVE KNOWN SENSITIVITIES TO PEANUTS
SHOULD NOT TAKE PROMETRIUM® Capsules.
- Transient dizziness may occur in some patients; they should use
caution when driving a motor vehicle or operating machinery. A small
percentage of women may experience extreme dizziness and/or drowsiness
during initial therapy. For these women, bedtime dosing is advised.
- Common side effects of PROMETRIUM® Capsules when given alone
for secondary amenorrhea are dizziness, abdominal cramping, headache
and breast pain.
The most frequently occurring adverse events in women taking estrogen(0.625mg/d)
and cyclic Prometrium Capsules( 200mg/d for 12d/mo) are: breast
tenderness, dizziness, abdominal bloating, vaginal discharge, chest
pain and diarrhea.
- PROMETRIUM® Capsules is not recommended for patients with
known or suspected pregnancy, current or past history of thrombotic
disorders, severe liver dysfunction or disease, known or suspected
malignancy of breast or reproductive organs, undiagnosed vaginal
bleeding, missed abortion, or as a diagnostic test for pregnancy.
- PROMETRIUM® Capsules is rated Pregnancy Category B.
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