How Susten 200 Mg/ 2Ml (Progesterone) Works:

Progesterone is a female sex hormone present in Susten injection which works on the lining of the uterus and helps to establish and maintain pregnancy in infertile women. It also helps females as hormone replacement therapy. It helps in protecting the uterus from the negative effects of estrogen when used for the treatment of postmenopausal symptoms.

Before You Use Susten 200 Mg/ 2Ml (Progesterone):

• Make sure that you are not allergic to it

• Make sure that you are not taking alcohol

• Make sure that your doctor knows about your medical history

What Should You Avoid While Taking Susten 200 Mg/ 2Ml (Progesterone):

• Avoid taking alcohol

• Avoid taking medicines without prescriptions

When Not To Use Susten 200 Mg/ 2Ml (Progesterone):

You should not take Susten 200 mg/ 2Ml if you:

• Have any allergy to Progesterone

• Have Liver/ Kidney/ Heart Disease

• Have gone through Miscarriage

• Have signs of a sudden chest pain, blood clot like painful swelling and redness of the legs, and difficulty in breathing.

• Have Unexplained Vaginal Bleeding

• Are Pregnant/ Conceiving/ Breastfeeding

• Have Breast and Uterus Cancer or other Disorders

Tell Your Doctor If You:

• Have any allergy to Progesterone

• Have Liver/ Kidney/ Heart Disease

• Have Blood Clotting Disorder(s)

• Have unexplained headache, swelling and pain in your limbs, shortness of breath, or changes in vision

• Have Unexplained Vaginal Bleeding

• Are Pregnant/ Breastfeeding

• Have Chest Pain and High Blood Pressure

• Have Breast and Uterus Cancer or other Disorders

• Have any other complication which needs special care in this course or taking any medicines

Dosage:

Susten 200 mg/ 2Ml contains Progesterone, which is used for female infertility, hormone replacement therapy, and to restore menstruation. You may find this Progesterone injection in various strengths and substitutes which should be bought on prescription only and must be administered by a doctor or nurse. Consult your doctor for dosage, duration, and frequency of the injection. It is available in form of gel, injection, and injection.

Females are advised to take Susten 200 mg/ 2Ml at a fixed time as instructed by your Doctor. It has good absorption when taken orally. It raises the chances of conception in infertile Women.

How Much Of The Susten 200 Mg/ 2Ml (Progesterone) to Be Used:

Patients are always advised to follow their doctor’s prescriptions and instructions to take Susten 200 mg. It must be administered by your doctor only.   

How To Take The Susten 200 Mg/ 2Ml (Progesterone):

Susten 200 mg dose should be taken at a fixed time with food or as directed by your doctor. This injection must be administered by your doctor or nurse.

For How Long Should You Continue Using Susten 200 Mg/ 2Ml (Progesterone):

You are always advised to take Susten 200 mg as prescribed by your doctor. Do not start/stop using this medicine yourself. You are not advised to take it in smaller or larger amount or for a longer time than recommended.

Overdose:

Contact your doctor or reach nearby medical facility immediately if you are suspecting the overdose symptoms like hot flushes, convulsions, excessive vaginal bleeding, vomiting, etc.

Do not share your medicine with anyone around you even if they are having similar symptoms.

Missed Dose:

You should try to take every dose of Susten 200 mg/ 2Ml at a fixed time. But if you are less than 12 hrs late in taking your dose then you may seek an emergency contraception. You also need to consult your doctor in that case.

What Are The Side Effects Of The Susten 200 Mg/ 2Ml (Progesterone):

• Chest pain and discomfort

• Fever and chills

• Difficulty in passing urine

• Breast pain and tenderness

• Pain or inflammation at injection site

• Muscle or joint pain

• White or brownish discharge from the vagina

• Headache

• Dizziness

• Depression

• Viral infections

• Breast lumps

• Loss of vision or blurred vision

• Unexpected vaginal bleeding

• Convulsions (seizures)

• Swelling of face, lips, eyelids, tongue, hands and feet 

• Constipation or diarrhea

• Nausea or Vomiting

• Hot flashes

• Hair loss or thinning of the hair

What Are The Common Drug Interactions:

Few medicines have been reported to interact with Susten 200 mg/ 2Ml. It can produce some adverse effects or cause your drug not to work properly. Always consult with your doctor if you are on other medication or you have pre-existing surgeries and diseases. It interacts with the following medicines:

• Carbamazepine

• Ketoconazole

• Insulin

• Phenobarbital

• Venetoclax

• Edoxaban

Progesterone  also interacts with following conditions and may cause life threatening effects:

• Breast and Uterus Cancer

• Vaginal Bleeding

• Liver Disease

• Thromboembolism

• Depression

• Retinal Thrombosis

It can also interfere with the lab tests:

• Blood Coagulation Test

• Liver Function Test

• Thyroid Function Test

Warning And Precaution:

Susten 200 mg/ml is contraindicated in conditions like:

• Hypersensitivity

• Dizziness

• Breast Cancer

• Peanut Allergy

• Vision Abnormalities

• Depression

• Metabolic Disorders

• Bleeding/ Blood Clotting Disorders

• Fluid Retention

• Pregnant and Breastfeeding women

• Kidney and Liver Diseases

• Always consult your doctor to get best possible treatment in any disease or disorder

Things To Remember:

• Regular breast screening and cervical smear tests are important while taking this contraceptive.

• Keep out of reach and sight of the children

• Always read the information written on the leaflet of medicine.

• Do not use expired medicines.

• Always consult your doctor if you have any doubt regarding dose, time and strength of the medicine.

Indications:

It should be taken as prescribed by your doctor. It must be administered by your doctor or nurse only.

Storage:

Store the Susten 200 mg/ 2Ml at room temperature in dark, clean, and dry place. Make sure that the vial should be intact and not leaked before your purchase.