Caprogen Depot 500 Injection Information

Caprogen Depot 500 Injection is a prescription medicine that is available as a Injection. Premature Labor are some of its major therapeutic uses.

Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Caprogen Depot 500 Injection. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.

While these are the most often observed Caprogen Depot 500 Injection side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Such side effects of Caprogen Depot 500 Injection normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.

It is also important to note that Caprogen Depot 500 Injection has a Severe effect for pregnant women and Severe effect on lactating mothers. It is important to know if Caprogen Depot 500 Injection has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Caprogen Depot 500 Injection related warnings section.

Caprogen Depot 500 Injection can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Caprogen Depot 500 Injection in conditions like Blood Clotting Disorders, Breast Cancer, Liver Disease. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Caprogen Depot 500 Injection contraindications section.

Drug interactions for Caprogen Depot 500 Injection have been reported in the medical literature. See below for a complete list.

In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Caprogen Depot 500 Injection is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.

Caprogen Depot Benefits & Uses
Caprogen Depot Dosage & How to Take
Caprogen Depot Side Effects
Caprogen Depot Related Warnings
Caprogen Depot Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Caprogen Depot
Caprogen Depot Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Caprogen Depot 500 Injection Benefits & Uses

Caprogen Depot 500 Injection is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Premature Labor

Caprogen Depot 500 Injection Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Adult(Female)	Disease: Premature Labor Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 250 mg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 1 Weekly Course Duration: 5 months Special Instructions: start treatment between 16th to 20th weeks, till 37th weeks of gestation or delivery, whichever occurs first

Caprogen Depot 500 Injection Related Warnings

Is the use of Caprogen Depot 500 Injection safe for pregnant women?

Caprogen Depot shows severe side effect on pregnant women. For this reason, pregnant women should only take it after taking medical advice.

Severe
Is the use of Caprogen Depot 500 Injection safe during breastfeeding?

Caprogen Depot should not be taken without taking your doctor's advice, as it may have severe side effects on breastfeeding women.

Severe
What is the effect of Caprogen Depot 500 Injection on the Kidneys?

Caprogen Depot has very mild side effects on the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Caprogen Depot 500 Injection on the Liver?

There may be an adverse effect on the liver after taking Caprogen Depot. If you observe any side effects on your body then stop taking this drug. Take this medicine again only if your doctor advises you to do so.

Moderate
What is the effect of Caprogen Depot 500 Injection on the Heart?

Very few cases of side effects of Caprogen Depot on the heart have been reported.

Mild

Caprogen Depot 500 Injection Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Caprogen Depot 500 Injection unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Blood Clotting Disorders
Breast Cancer
Liver Disease
High Blood Pressure
Diabetes
Depression

Frequently asked Questions about Caprogen Depot 500 Injection

Is this Caprogen Depot 500 Injection habit forming or addictive?

Forming a habit of Caprogen Depot 500 Injection has not been reported.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

No, you should do not do anything that requires concentration and attention as the Caprogen Depot 500 Injection can make you feel drowsy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, but take Caprogen Depot 500 Injection only as per medical advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

There is no benefit of taking Caprogen Depot 500 Injection for mental disorders.

No

Caprogen Depot 500 Injection Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Caprogen Depot 500 Injection

Due to a lack of research, nothing can be said about the consequences of taking Caprogen Depot 500 Injection together with food.

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Caprogen Depot 500 Injection

Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Caprogen Depot 500 Injection.

Unknown