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Argest 200mg Injection

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2ml Injection

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Argest 200mg Injection Description

Argest 200mg Inj contains Progesterone, a natural female hormone.

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ContainsProgesterone
TherapyDRUGS FOR FEMALE INFERTILITY
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uses

Uses of Argest 200mg Injection

Menstrual irregularities or abnormal bleeding caused by hormonal imbalance.
contraindications

Contraindications of Argest 200mg Injection

  • If you have an allergy to Progesterone or any of the ingredients of the medicine
  • If you have or ever had breast or uterine cancer
  • If you experience vaginal bleeding
  • If you are suffering from heart disease or clots in blood vessels
  • If you are suffering from porphyria (inherited or acquired disorders of certain enzymes)
  • If you have bleeding in your brain or stroke
  • If you have liver disease
  • If you are breastfeeding
sideEffects

Side effects of Argest 200mg Injection

  • Spotting a change in body weight
  • Pain, redness at site of injection
  • Dizziness
  • Depression
  • Breast tenderness
  • Joint pain
  • Hot flushes (feeling sudden warmth over face, neck or chest)
  • Urine problems
  • Vaginal discharge
  • Increased risk of breast cancer, clots in blood vessels, heart disease
precautionsAndWarnings

Precautions and Warnings of Argest 200mg Injection

pregnancy

Pregnancy

Q:
Can I take Argest 200mg Inj during pregnancy?
A:
If you are pregnant or think you might be pregnant, you should not take this medicine unless prescribed by your doctor.
breastfeeding

Breast Feeding

Q:
Can I take Argest 200mg Inj while breastfeeding?
A:
Argest 200mg Inj should not be taken during breastfeeding as this medicine can harm your baby.
driving

Driving

Q:
Can I drive if I have consumed Argest 200mg Inj?
A:
This medicine may cause drowsiness or dizziness. Therefore caution is advised while driving or using machines.
alcohol

Alcohol

Q:
Can I consume alcohol with Argest 200mg Inj?
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.
otherGeneralWarnings

Other General Warnings

Talk to your doctor if
  • You experience abnormal vaginal bleeding or develop fibroids
  • You notice changes in breast or nipple
  • You have liver problems
  • You have high blood pressure or diabetes
  • You have a history of fits (epilepsy) or asthma
  • You have or had depression
  • You have asthma
  • You have hearing or eardrum diseases
  • Your skin is sensitive to light
  • You develop yellowing of eyes or skin
  • You notice visual disturbance
modeOfAction

Mode of Action of Argest 200mg Injection

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.
directionsForUse

Directions for Use of Argest 200mg Injection

  • This medicine will be given in hospital by your doctor or nurse as an injection
  • Do not self inject this medicine
interactions

Interactions of Argest 200mg Injection

Interactions with other medicines

  • Medicines used to treat fits or epilepsy (Phenobarbital, Phenytoin and Carbamazepine)
  • Medicines used to treat tuberculosis (Rifampicin, Rifabutin)
  • Medicines used to treat HIV infections (Nevirapine, Efavirenz, Ritonavir and Nelfinavir)
  • Medicines used to treat Parkinson’s Disease (Bromocriptine)
  • Medicines used to treat a fungal infection (Ketoconazole, Griseofulvin, Terbinafine)
  • Medicines known as water tablets (Spironolactone)
  • Antibiotics like Ampicillin, Tetracyclines
  • Medicines used to prevent blood clots (Coumarins, Phenindione)
  • Medicines used to treat diabetes
  • Medicines like Ulipristal Acetate used as emergency contraceptives
  • Medicines used to treat anxiety disorders (Diazepam)
  • Medicines used to treat multiple sclerosis (Tizanidine)
storageAndDisposal

Storage and disposal of Argest 200mg Injection

  • Store below 25°C
  • Please keep it away from children
dosage

Dosage of Argest 200mg Injection

Overdose

  • Your doctor or nurse will give this injection so it is unlikely that you overdose on this medicine
  • Symptoms of overdose include drowsiness, dizziness, sleepiness or fatigue

Missed a Dose

  • You will be monitored by your doctor or nurse on when the medicine should be given to you
  • It is unlikely that the dose will be missed. However, if you think your doctor or nurse might have missed a dose, inform them

Content Details

WRITTEN BY
doctor

Dr. Mansi Savla

B. Pharm, PharmD

REVIEWED BY
doctor

Dr. Ritu Budania

MBBS, MD (Pharmacology)

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

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Q: What should I be careful about while taking this medicine?

  • This medicine can increase the risk of breast cancer. Hence inform the doctor if you or anyone in your family ever had breast cancer
  • Check your breast regularly for changes in nipple, any lumps, unusual dimpling of skin. If you notice any of these, immediately inform your doctor
  • This medicine can also increase the risk of heart disease, immediately notify your doctor if you experience pain in chest or pain in legs and inability to walk

Q: Is there anything else I need to know while taking Progesterone?

  • Yes, if you are going to have a surgery, tell your doctor that you are being treated with Progesterone as you may need to stop taking this medicine for 4-6 weeks before the surgery to reduce the risk ...
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  • Get regularly examined by your doctor for mammography
Last Updated on: 31 Jul 2020 | 07:00 PM (IST)

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