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Brand Name Manufacturers |
Caposten by ?
Capton by ?
Caprosteron by ?
Hormofort by ?
Delalutin by ?
Depolut by ?
Estralutin by ?
Neolutin by ?
Primolut-Depot by ?
Progesteron-retard by ?
Prolutin-Depot by ?
Syngynon by ? |
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Generic Manufacturers |
Hylutin by Hyrex
Moore, H.L.
Rugby
Schein
Steris |
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Pharmacology |
Progestogen (progesterone derivative) |
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Delivery |
250mg/ml sustained-release intramuscular injection |
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Typical dosage |
125mg/2wks intramuscular injection |
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Availability |
Approved by U.S. FDA |
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Indications |
Unusual menstrual bleeding Endometriosis |
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Contraindications |
Active or past blood clotting disorders. Cerebral clotting
or haemorrhage. |
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Adverse reactions |
- CNS
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Headache. Insomnia. Loss of coordination. Mental depression.
Sleepiness. Slurred speech. Weakness, numbness, or pain
in extremeties.
- Eyes
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Change of vision.
- Gastrointestinal
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Cholestatic jaundice. Nausea.
- Skin
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Skin discoloration, rash, itching, and other allergic
reactions.
- Other
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Blood clotting disorders. Chest pain. Decreased glucose
tolerance. Fever. Fluid retention. Shortness of breath.
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