Prostodin 250mcg Injection
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Product introduction
Prostodin 250mcg Injection is a medicine used to control excessive bleeding from the uterus, that may occur after the childbirth. It stimulates contraction of the uterine muscles thus, helps to control post-delivery bleeding.
Prostodin 250mcg Injection is used to stop excessive bleeding in women who have just given birth, when bleeding is due to the womb failing to return to its normal size.
Prostodin 250mcg Injection is used to stop excessive bleeding in women who have just given birth, when bleeding is due to the womb failing to return to its normal size.
Uses of Prostodin Injection
- Post-delivery bleeding
Benefits of Prostodin Injection
In Post-delivery bleeding
Prostodin 250mcg Injection helps to control excessive bleeding after giving birth. This helps to prevent severe loss of blood that can lead to dropping of blood pressure, shock and even death if not controlled in time. It helps proper contraction of the uterus and therefore prevents hemorrhage and further complications.
Side effects of Prostodin Injection
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Prostodin
- Vomiting
- Flushing (sense of warmth in the face, ears, neck and trunk)
- Headache
- Nausea
- Chills
- Diarrhea
- Placental retention
- Cough
How to use Prostodin Injection
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
Safety advice
Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Prostodin 250mcg Injection. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
UNSAFE
Prostodin 250mcg Injection is highly unsafe to use during pregnancy. Seek your doctor's advice as studies on pregnant women and animals have shown significant harmful effects to the developing baby.
Breast feeding
CAUTION
Prostodin 250mcg Injection should be used with caution during breastfeeding. Breastfeeding should be held until the treatment of the mother is completed and the drug is eliminated from her body.
Driving
UNSAFE
Prostodin 250mcg Injection may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
As Prostodin 250mcg Injection may make you lose consciousness, feel dizzy or drowsy and this may affect your ability to drive
As Prostodin 250mcg Injection may make you lose consciousness, feel dizzy or drowsy and this may affect your ability to drive
Kidney
CAUTION
Prostodin 250mcg Injection should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Prostodin 250mcg Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Prostodin 250mcg Injection is not recommended in patients with active kidney disease.
Use of Prostodin 250mcg Injection is not recommended in patients with active kidney disease.
Liver
CAUTION
Prostodin 250mcg Injection should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Prostodin 250mcg Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Prostodin 250mcg Injection is not recommended in patients with active liver disease.
Use of Prostodin 250mcg Injection is not recommended in patients with active liver disease.
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Quick tips
- Prostodin 250mcg Injection increases the contraction of your womb which helps to control excessive bleeding after delivery.
- It is injected deep in to a muscle by your doctor or nurse.
- It may cause dizziness and sleepiness. Do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how it affects you.
- It may cause an increase in body temperature. This will return to normal few hours after the last injection.
- Inform your doctor if you have problems with your heart, lung, kidney or liver.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Prostaglandin Derivative
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
GYNAECOLOGICAL
Action Class
Methyl-PGF2α analogue
Patient concerns
FAQs
Q. What is Prostodin 250mcg Injection and what is it used for?
Prostodin 250mcg Injection is an injectable preparation which contains Carboprost. It is used to control excessive bleeding from the uterus that may occur after childbirth. It is used only when other methods or medicines fail to work. It may also be used in the medical abortion of pregnancy between 13th and 20th weeks of gestation.
Q. How and in what dose can it be used?
It is given as an injection, only at a hospital or clinic by the medical healthcare professional. The dose is decided by the doctor, depending on the severity of bleeding after delivery.
Q. What may be the possible side effects associated with it?
The most common side effects include vomiting, nausea, diarrhea, flushing, and headache. You may also feel increased uterine contractions, for some time. However, these conditions are manageable in hospital settings.
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- Briggs GG, Freeman RK, editors. A Reference Guide to Fetal and Neonatal Risk: Drugs in Pregnancy and Lactation. 10th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer Health; 2015. pp. 208-209.
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Marketer details
Name: Zydus Healthcare Limited
Address: Zydus Tower, CTS No- 460/6 of Village Pahadi, Off I. B. Patel Road, Goregaon (East), Mumbai-400 063
Country of origin: India
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