Prometrium and/or Equivalents

Drug	Related Drug Names
Prometrium 100mg and/or Equivalents	Progesterone, Prometrium, Teva - Progesterone, Utrogestan

Prometrium (progesterone)

Prometrium Description

Prometrium is a medicinal drug containing progesterone, otherwise known as P4 or pregn 4 ene 3, 20 dione, which is a C-21 steroid hormone that has an active involvement in the menstrual cycle of women, pregnancy as well as embryogenesis in humans and various other species of animals. Progesterone is classified into a group of hormones known as progestogens and is the primary human progestogen, which occurs naturally.

Prometrium, which contains progesterone, is primarily used to bring about menstrual periods in those women who have yet to reach menopause but are still not having any periods because of a shortage of progesterone in their bodies.

Conditions Treated by Prometrium

As already mentioned, Prometrium is used to bring about the menstrual cycle in women who have yet to reach menopause but are having difficulty in having a menstrual period due to lack of progesterone in the body. Prometrium also finds use in preventing any overgrowth in the uterine lining in postmenopausal women who happen to be getting some estrogen hormone replacement treatment or therapy. Prometrium may also be used to treat other medical conditions.

Prometrium Dosage Information

a.) Typical Dosage Recommendations

It is extremely important that you take Prometrium exactly as your doctor prescribes. Be very careful not to take bigger or smaller amounts or administer the drug for a longer time than recommended and follow the directions given on the prescription label.

You should take each dosage of Prometrium with a filled glass or 8 ounces of water. The drug can be administered with or without food. At times, Prometrium is administered only for a short duration of time, for example, six to twelve days. It is extremely important that you adhere to your dosage schedule in order to make your medications efficient and effective. Take care that you do not miss any doses.

If you are using the progesterone cream form of Prometrium, apply it directly on your skin as your doctor has directed. The progesterone injection form of Prometrium is administered as a shot directly into a muscle. The injections generally come with detailed instructions as to how to use them. However, do not try to inject yourself if you do not fully understand these instructions or how to properly use and dispose of syringes and needles.

b.) Missing a Dose

If you end up missing a dose, take the missed dose the moment you remember to do so. If however you remember when it is time for your next dose, then skip the missed dose. Do not however take any extra medication to make up for this missed dose.

c.) Overdosing

If you overdose on Prometrium, seek medical attention right away.

Prometrium Warnings

Prometrium can prove to be harmful if you happen to be suffering from certain conditions. It is important that you avoid taking Prometrium if you suffer from severe liver disease. You should also consult a doctor or a pharmacist for dose adjustments or special tests to make sure it is safe for you to take the drug if you happen to be suffering from the following medical conditions:

• A personal or family history of suffering from breast cancer
• Liver disease
• Unusual bleeding in the vagina
• Pregnancy
• Stroke
• Heart attack
• Blood clot
• Heart disease
• Problems in blood circulation
• Coronary artery disease
• Asthma
• Kidney disease
• Migraines
• Epileptic fits or seizures
• Diabetes
• A personal or family history of suffering from depression

You should avoid taking Prometrium or progesterone if you are suffering from dementia or heart disease, as doing so can bring about an aggravation of these conditions. Some forms of prometrium happen to contain peanut oil. Thus, if you have a peanut allergy of any kind, you should consult thoroughly with your doctor before you start administering the medication.

Prometrium also has the potential to impair your reflexes, reactions and thinking ability. Hence, take extreme caution when performing any activity that requires you to be particularly alert such as driving.

Avoid using Prometrium if you happen to be pregnant as the drug could cause harm to the unborn baby. Hence, thoroughly consult your doctor regarding the administration of the drug whilst being pregnant and seek out less harmful alternatives.

Prometrium Side Effects

As with most other drugs, Prometrium has a number of side effects. If you exhibit allergic reactions to Prometrium such as hives, swelling of tongue, swelling of lips, inflammation of throat, swelling of face, appearance of rashes, excessive itching and difficulty in breathing, you should seek emergency medical help right away and consult your doctor immediately. The more serious side effects of using Prometrium include:

• Weakness on one side of the body
• Numbness on one side of the body
• Sudden head aches
• Confusion
• Problems related to vision
• Problems related to speech
• Problems related to balance
• Pain in the eyes
• Irregular heart rhythms
• Pounding or rapid heart beats
• Pain in the chest
• Pain in the shoulder or arms
• Nausea
• Fever
• Sweating
• Uncharacteristic bleeding in the vagina
• Migraine
• Pain in the stomach
• Loss of appetite
• Dark colored urine
• Jaundice
• Clay colored stools
• Swelling
• Body aches
• Lumps in the breast
• Depression

Less harmful side effects of using Prometrium are:

• Mild nausea
• Bloating
• Spinning sensation
• Dizziness
• Cramps in the stomach
• Diarrhea
• Joint pain
• Pain in the breasts
• Mild head ache
• Coughing
• Weight changes
• Itching in the vagina
• Dryness
• Acne

The above is not however an exhaustive list and other side effects may arise upon using Prometrium.

Possible Drug Interactions with Prometrium

• Caduet (amlodipine/atorvastatin)
• Nuvigil (armodafinil)
• Lipitor (atorvastatin)
• Crixivan (indinavir)
• Rescriptor (delavirdine)
• Intelence (etravirine)
• Videx (didanosine)
• Provigil (modafinil)

Prometrium can prove to be harmful if used in tandem with certain other drugs. Make sure to inform your doctor about any drugs that you are using and consult thoroughly what drugs you should not be taking while using Prometrium.

Drugs including minerals, vitamins and herbal products should not be used simultaneously and concurrently with Prometrium. Hence, it is extremely important that you inform your doctor about any and all medications that you happen to be using at the time of taking Prometrium.

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Notice: The above information is an educational aid only. It is not intended as medical advice for individual conditions or treatments. Talk to your doctor, nurse or pharmacist before following any medical regimen to see if it is safe and effective for you.

Prometrium and/or Equivalents warnings, side-effects and general information