Medical Description
Gestone 100mg Inj 2ml contains Progesterone, a natural female hormone.
Uses of Gestone 100 MG
Menstrual irregularities or abnormal bleeding caused by hormonal imbalance.
Contraindications of Gestone 100 MG
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If you have an allergy to Progesterone or any of the ingredients of the medicine
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If you have or ever had breast or uterine cancer
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If you experience vaginal bleeding
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If you are suffering from heart disease or clots in blood vessels
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If you are suffering from porphyria (inherited or acquired disorders of certain enzymes)
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If you have bleeding in your brain or stroke
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If you have liver disease
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If you are breastfeeding
Side effects of Gestone 100 MG
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Spotting a change in body weight
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Pain, redness at site of injection
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Dizziness
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Depression
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Breast tenderness
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Joint pain
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Hot flushes (feeling sudden warmth over face, neck or chest)
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Urine problems
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Vaginal discharge
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Increased risk of breast cancer, clots in blood vessels, heart disease
Precautions and Warnings of Gestone 100 MG
Pregnancy
Q:
Can I take Gestone 100mg Inj 2ml during pregnancy?
A:
If you are pregnant or think you might be pregnant, you should not take this medicine unless prescribed by your doctor.
Breast Feeding
Q:
Can I take Gestone 100mg Inj 2ml while breastfeeding?
A:
Gestone 100mg Inj 2ml should not be taken during breastfeeding as this medicine can harm your baby.
Driving
Q:
Can I drive if I have consumed Gestone 100mg Inj 2ml?
A:
This medicine may cause drowsiness or dizziness. Therefore caution is advised while driving or using machines.
Alcohol
Q:
Can I consume alcohol with Gestone 100mg Inj 2ml?
A:
It is unknown if drinking alcohol is safe when you are taking Progesterone. However, it is advised not to drink alcohol while taking this medicine as alcohol may worsen the side effects.
Other General Warnings
Talk to your doctor if
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You experience abnormal vaginal bleeding or develop fibroids
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You notice changes in breast or nipple
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You have liver problems
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You have high blood pressure or diabetes
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You have a history of fits (epilepsy) or asthma
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You have or had depression
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You have asthma
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You have hearing or eardrum diseases
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Your skin is sensitive to light
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You develop yellowing of eyes or skin
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You notice visual disturbance
Mode of Action of Gestone 100 MG
How Does It Work?
This medicine replenishes the female hormone i.e. progesterone which is required for normal functioning of the uterus, menses and fertility.
Directions for Use of Gestone 100 MG
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This medicine will be given in hospital by your doctor or nurse as an injection
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Do not self inject this medicine
Interactions of Gestone 100 MG
Interactions with other medicines
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Medicines used to treat fits or epilepsy (Phenobarbital, Phenytoin and Carbamazepine)
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Medicines used to treat tuberculosis (Rifampicin, Rifabutin)
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Medicines used to treat HIV infections (Nevirapine, Efavirenz, Ritonavir and Nelfinavir)
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Medicines used to treat Parkinson’s Disease (Bromocriptine)
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Medicines used to treat a fungal infection (Ketoconazole, Griseofulvin, Terbinafine)
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Medicines known as water tablets (Spironolactone)
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Antibiotics like Ampicillin, Tetracyclines
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Medicines used to prevent blood clots (Coumarins, Phenindione)
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Medicines used to treat diabetes
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Medicines like Ulipristal Acetate used as emergency contraceptives
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Medicines used to treat anxiety disorders (Diazepam)
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Medicines used to treat multiple sclerosis (Tizanidine)
Storage and disposal of Gestone 100 MG
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Store below 25°C
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Please keep it away from children
Dosage of Gestone 100 MG
Overdose
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Your doctor or nurse will give this injection so it is unlikely that you overdose on this medicine
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Symptoms of overdose include drowsiness, dizziness, sleepiness or fatigue
Missed a Dose
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You will be monitored by your doctor or nurse on when the medicine should be given to you
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It is unlikely that the dose will be missed. However, if you think your doctor or nurse might have missed a dose, inform them
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