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Hydroxyprogesterone (Intramuscular route)

hye-drox-ee-proe-JES-ter-one KAP-roe-ate

Brand Name(s)

In the US: Hylutin, Makena, Prodrox

Dosage forms

Oil Solution

Classifications

Therapeutic: Endocrine-Metabolic Agent; Pharmacologic: Hydroxyprogesterone

Uses of This Medicine

Hydroxyprogesterone caproate injection is a man-made hormone of progestin. It is used in pregnant women to help lower the risk of giving birth too early (preterm birth or giving birth less than 37 weeks of pregnancy). This medicine is given only to pregnant women who are pregnant with one baby and who have had a preterm delivery of one baby in the past.

This medicine is to be administered only by or under the immediate supervision of your doctor.

Before Using This Medicine

In deciding to use a medicine, the risks of taking the medicine must be weighed against the good it will do. This is a decision you and your doctor will make. For this medicine, the following should be considered: