Susten 200mg/2ml

Always inform your doctor about all your prescriptions and other medications, including vitamins, minerals, herbal products, and other drugs prescribed by other doctors. Never fail to start a new course of this drug without taking your physician's opinion first. The healing capabilities of Progesterone can be severely hampered by some drugs, while some unfavourable outcomes could be produced with other drugs.

Things to remember:

  — Visit your doctor regularly while using this medication, and never miss any scheduled appointments

  — Progesterone must be stored at room temperature and a safe distance from moisture, heat, and light

  — Do not use this medicine for any other complaints unless your doctor says to do so

Do not take this drug if you are:

  — Planning a pregnancy, or if you are within the initial stages of your pregnancy

  — Breast-feeding

  — Suffering or have earlier suffered from growths in the liver, lupus, migraines, seizures, thyroid problems, fluid retention, swelling of joints, blood clotting, or vision loss

  — Have a history of asthma, kidney problems, heart problems, high blood pressure, blood vessel problems, high cholesterol or lipid levels, diabetes, depression, dementia, gallbladder problems, pancreas problems, high or low blood calcium levels.

Tell your doctor if you:

  — Have been afflicted with jaundice

  — Have had your uterus removed, or is there a history of endometrial, cervical, or vaginal cancer in your family

  — Have had suffered from endometriosis; growths in the uterus; uterine fibroids; abnormal mammograms; or lumps in the breast

Do not hesitate to seek immediate medical help in case you experience the following:

• Vomiting
• Depression
• Sleep disturbances
• Lethargy
• Mood swings
• Lack of appetite
• Dark urination
• Pallid stools
• Breast tenderness
• Nipple discharge
• Increased hair growth
• Loss of scalp hair and freckles or darkening of facial skin

Side effects like hives; difficulty breathing; or swelling of your face, lips, or tongue might be indications to put this drug on hold for a short period and consult your doctor about any further course of action. In mild instances, you could be prone to sudden coughing; wheezing; rapid breathing; swelling in your hands, ankles, and feet; unnecessary warmth, and redness in one or both legs.

Some other major concerns while consuming this drug are sudden numbness or weakness on one side of the body; sudden and severe migraines; disorientation; indistinct vision or speech; improper balance; chest, arm, stomach, or shoulder pains; nausea; sweating; and general illness. Women could develop irregular menstrual periods, besides experiencing an itching sensation in their vagina or an unusual amount of vaginal discharge. Coughing up blood, suffering from jaundice, developing breast lumps, or losing interest in sex, could be experienced in extreme situations.

Progesterone must be administered just as your doctor prescribes it. If you cannot contact a doctor, follow the instructions on your prescription label.

During each menstrual cycle, Progesterone is sometimes given for only a small duration, 6 to 12 days. You must strictly follow the suggested dosing routine for this medication to take effect. Properly take note of the patient instructions that come with this medication very carefully. In case you have any queries, immediately consult your pharmacist or physician.

When the injection form is prescribed, your doctor, nurse, or other healthcare providers will administer the injection shot into a muscle. If you inject yourself at home, your physician must instruct you on administering the shots correctly. Under no circumstances should you inject yourself or any other person at home without understanding how to use the injections properly. After administering the dose, dispose-off the needles and syringes scientifically and hygienically.