Women's Health

Prometrium (progesterone)

This drug is also used to treat menstrual cycles of women who worked in the past, but never use it, because of the lack of the hormone progesterone. Progesterone can reduce the risk of estrogen-related uterine cancer. The drug may also be used to treat other conditions as determined by your doctor. The drug used for estrogen protect women in the endometrium of estrogen replacement therapy.

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Prometrium is a form of natural progesterone. It is only through prescription. Prometrium is the only type of progesterone, can be taken in the mouth.

Do not take 2 doses once. If you miss a dose of this drug, and to take the early morning and evening dose, skip the missing dose and return to your normal dose of the list.

Drugs stored at room temperature at 77 degrees Fahrenheit (25 degrees C) in a sealed container, away from heat, moisture and light. Brief storage between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 and 30 degrees C) is not allowed.

This medicine may affect certain lab test results. If you use this drug for a long time, you should be periodically evaluated by a doctor to determine the need to continue taking this medicine. Tell your doctor of any other medical conditions, including heart disease, blood circulation, hypertension, family history of blood clots, womb problems (such as endometriosis), asthma, migraine, cancer of any existing or previous bleeding problems, liver , kidney problems, history of depression, diabetes, epilepsy, smoking history, cholesterol and lipid problems, lupus, thyroid problems, high levels of calcium in the blood, if you have a recent miscarriage, allergies, pregnant or breast-feeding. Of these drugs in milk secretion. Ensure that all doctors and laboratory personnel know you are taking this medicine. Before you begin taking any new medication or instructions or more of the counter, check with your doctor or pharmacist. This risk seems to depend on time, this combination of drugs used and number of doses of estrogen. Laboratory and / or medical examination, including blood pressure, breast and pelvic examination, pap smear tests (endometrial cancer), mammography and other tests can monitor your progress or check side effects. Contact your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions or concerns about the medication. This product contains peanut oil. For women: do not use this medicine if you are pregnant. Use of this drug is not recommended for children. In accordance with the doctor's instructions, and monthly self-breast examination, and immediately report any work. To maintain medical and laboratory use, and you are taking this medicine. Do not drive, repair of machinery, or do any other could be dangerous until you know how you respond to this drug. This medicine should not be used in combination with estrogen to prevent heart disease. This combination may also increase the risk of ovarian cancer. Before you have any medical or dental treatment, emergency care, or surgery, tell the doctor or dentist that you are using this medicine. To take these drugs with estrogen may increase the risk of cardiovascular disease (including heart attacks), stroke, serious blood clots in the lungs (pulmonary embolism) or leg (grain weight), breast cancer or dementia. Do not take this medication if you have allergies or are allergic to any ingredient in this product. Thus, the combination of estrogen and drugs should be used in the shortest time at the lowest effective dose, so you get the benefits and opportunities while minimizing serious side effects, long-term treatment. We recommend cautious use of these drugs in the elderly because they may be more sensitive to the drug's effects, in particular the risk of developing dementia. Discuss with your doctor the risks and benefits of the drug, it gives your child. Tell your doctor or pharmacist of all prescription and non-prescription drugs, you take it. Additional control dose or condition may be required if you are taking rifampin. Some medicines or medical conditions may be associated with this medicine. If you are or will be breast-feeding while using this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist to discuss the baby's risk. Check with your doctor / pharmacist for details. Do not take this medication if you are allergic to peanuts. Using this medicine alone, with other medicines, or with alcohol may lessen your ability to drive or perform other potentially dangerous tasks. This medicine may cause drowsiness or dizziness. Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval. If you suspect that you may be pregnant, please consult a doctor immediately. If you have a surgery, or limited to bed or chair for a long time (such as long plane flight), contact your doctor. Use of this drug is not recommended, if you have a history of blood clots or clotting disorders, breast, ovaries or uterus, undiagnosed vaginal bleeding, severe liver disease, recent (last year) history of heart attack or stroke. Special attention, it may be necessary in these circumstances while you are taking this medicine.