Note when taking Utrogestan 100mg in the first 3 months of pregnancy

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Utrogestan medicine 100mg is made in the form of capsules for oral or vaginal use. The drug has the active ingredient progesterone, which is indicated for cases of threatened miscarriage, infertility, menopause,... What issues should pregnant women when taking Utrogestan 100mg during the first 3 months of pregnancy?

1. What is Utrogestan?

Utrogestan is a drug containing progesterone in a smooth form. This is a prescription drug, it should be taken when prescribed by a doctor.
Utrogestan is made into 100mg and 200mg tablets, used orally or vaginally. The article only mentions the oral form of the drug. Patients can take Utrogestan 100mg or take Utrogestan 200mg during pregnancy as prescribed by the doctor.

2. Indications and contraindications for the use of Utrogestan 100mg

2.1 Indications for oral administration of Utrogestan 100mg Utrogestan is indicated for use in the following cases:
Infertile women due to luteal insufficiency; Complementary to estrogen therapy in postmenopausal women; Women with threatened miscarriage or threatened abortion prophylaxis/recurrent miscarriage due to luteal insufficiency; Women threatened with premature birth; Infertile women, primary or secondary infertility due to luteal insufficiency (partial or complete); Treatment of gynecological diseases: Disorders related to progesterone deficiency such as premenstrual syndrome, ovulatory disorders, anovulation, irregular menstruation, benign breast disease, perimenopause,... 2.2 Contraindication to oral administration Utrogestan drugs Cases where Utrogestan should not be used include:
Patients with severe liver failure; People who are allergic to progesterone or to any of its ingredients.

3. How to take Utrogestan 100mg

How to use: When taking the drug orally, the patient should swallow the tablet whole with a little water, do not take the drug with food, should take the medicine away from the meal. Utrogestan should be used before going to bed to be able to sleep better, avoid falling asleep or lack of alertness when working during the day.
Dosage: Average 200-300mg/day, divided into 1-2 times/day. Specifically, patients should take 200mg in the evening before going to bed, can take an additional 100mg in the morning if prescribed by the doctor.
Oral dosage of Utrogestan for each specific condition is as follows:
Luteal insufficiency causing premenstrual syndrome, menstrual irregularity, benign breast disease, premenopause: Treatment 10 days/cycle, usually from day 17 - day 26; Hormone replacement therapy: When estrogen alone is not appropriate, a combination of progesterone may be prescribed for the last 2 weeks of treatment. Thereafter, discontinue all alternative treatments for 1 week; Threatened preterm birth: Use 400mg Utrogestan depending on the results in the acute stage. Next, use a maintenance dose (3 x 200mg/day) until the 36th week of pregnancy. *Note: In addition to oral administration, patients should refer to the use and dose of Utrogestan vaginal suppositories:
Usage: Wash hands with soap or hand sanitizer to remove dirt and bacteria. After drying hands, the patient inserts the drug into the vagina with a finger, about 1 finger deep; Dosage: Depending on the condition to be treated: Ovulation disorders, irregular menstruation: Dosage 200mg/day, used 10 days/cycle, starting from day 17 to 26; Infertility due to complete deficiency of the luteal phase: Start with 100 mg on days 13 and 14 of the embryo transfer cycle. Next, take 100mg morning and evening from day 15-25 of the cycle. From day 26, in case of pregnancy, increase the dose to 100mg/day/week, reaching a maximum dose of 600mgn/3 times/day, maintain this dose until the 60th day; Threatened early miscarriage or prevention of recurrent miscarriages due to luteal insufficiency: Dosage 200-400mg/day, 2 times/day until 12 weeks of pregnancy.

4. Side effects of the drug Utrogestan 100mg

When taking Utrogestan 100mg orally, patients often appear some side effects such as:
Headache; Occurrence of jaundice, cholestasis, pruritus and digestive disorders; Change in menstrual cycle, bleeding between periods, missed periods; Transient somnolence and dizziness in patients receiving Utrogestan in combination with low-dose estrogen. The side effects will go away if the dose is reduced.

5. Note when using the drug Utrogestan 100mg

Some notes users need to remember when taking Utrogestan 100mg pills:
Under the recommended conditions, Utrogestan pills are not a contraceptive. Using the pill too early, especially before day 15 of your cycle, can shorten your period or cause bleeding; In case the user has uterine bleeding, Utrogestan should not be used until the exact cause is diagnosed; Because the risks of thromboembolism and metabolism cannot be completely ruled out, Utrogestan therapy should be discontinued if a patient develops severe headache, diplopia, loss of vision, retinal vascular damage, or venous thromboembolism. venous or venous thrombosis, if amenorrhea suddenly occurs, it is necessary to make sure that the patient is not pregnant, and closely examine and monitor patients with previous thrombophlebitis; For women who are pregnant or breastfeeding, does Utrogestan 100mg affect the fetus? Is it okay to take Utrogestan 100mg in the first 3 months of pregnancy? There are currently no contraindications to taking the drug during pregnancy, including in the first weeks of pregnancy. Besides, there are no specific studies on whether progesterone can pass into breast milk or not, so it is best for nursing women to avoid taking the drug. In case of drug overdose: If taking more medicine than prescribed, the patient should immediately go to the nearest medical center for timely treatment.
In case of missed dose of Utrogestan: Patients should take the medicine as soon as they remember. If it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose, take the medicine at the prescribed schedule, and do not double the dose to make up for the missed dose.

6. Oral Utrogestan drug interactions

Oral Utrogestan may interact with a number of drugs including: Diabetes medicine, Diazepam, Bromocriptine, Spironolactone, tuberculosis medicine (Rifampicin, Rifabutin), multiple sclerosis drug Tizanidine, antibiotics (Ampicillin). , Tetracycline), anticoagulants (Coumarin, Phenindione), emergency contraceptive pill Ulipristal Acetate, immune system suppressor Cyclosporin, antifungal medicine (Ketoconazole, Griseofulvin, Terbinafin), HIV medicine (Nevirapine, Efavirenz, Ritonavir Nelfinavir),...
Oral Utrogestan 100mg is a brand name indicated for women with threatened miscarriage, premature birth, infertility,... Patients can take Utrogestan 100mg in the first 3 months of pregnancy. pregnant, but you need to strictly follow all the instructions of the doctor. If you experience some unpredictable side effects, the patient should see a doctor immediately for timely support.

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