Prolutex injections contain progesterone that helps prepare the endometrium for pregnancy allowing fetus development, and have other benefits in amenorrhea treatment in some women.

Prolutex Components

Prolutex 25 mg injection contains progesterone, the natural hormone regulating ovulation and menstrual cycle in ladies, and the woman's body produces it throughout her life. Still, its levels may vary in the menstrual cycle and during pregnancy.

During pregnancy, the importance of progesterone lies in preparing the uterus to be suitable for the development of the fetus, supplying it with sufficient blood vessels. During pregnancy, progesterone helps:

• Strengthen the uterine wall.
• Breast tissue growth.
• Prevention of abortion.

What is prolutex used for?

25 mg Prolutex injection is indicated with:

• Strengthen the uterus and stabilize pregnancy.
• Treatment of uterine bleeding is caused by disturbing hormone levels, not by other disorders, such as fibroids.
• Help in the treatment of amenorrhea.
• Part of the assisted reproductive technique (ART).

Prolutex 25 mg dose

Proutex injections are used 25 mg once a day, or according to the doctor, and are used in assisted reproductive techniques. 25 mg injection is used daily from the day of egg recovery until the 12 weeks of the confirmed pregnancy.

Prolutex 25 mg how to use

Prolutex injections are used for subcutaneous injections or intramuscular injections.

How effective is prolutex?

Progesterone or prolutex injections are described for pregnant women who may have experienced abortion or had it several times before, but experts disagree about the effectiveness of progesterone injections in this regard generally.

What are the benefits of pregnancy injections?

• Help stabilization of pregnancy.
• Treatment of secondary amenorrhea.
• Prevention of endometrial hyperplasia.

Prolutex 25 mg side-effects

Side effects of Prolutex injections include:

• Headache.
• Breast pain.
• Breast tenderness.
• Dizziness.
• Abdominal pain.
• Depression.
• Fatigue.
• Nausea.
• Mood swings.
• Dementia, especially in women over 65.

Prolutex precautions

Care should be taken and the doctor consulted before using Proliotex injections in the following cases:

• A family history of breast cancer, deep venous thrombosis, or pulmonary embolism.
• Current or history of depression.
• Endometriosis.
• Diabetes.
• High blood pressure.
• Kidney or hepatic deficiency.
• You should stop getting injections 4 weeks before surgery.
• With blood thinners like warfarin, the risk of breast cancer may increase.

You should also stop getting Prolutex injections if you suffer from jaundice, vision problems, or severe migraines.

Prolutex and lactation

Prolutex injections are used with caution during breastfeeding, and you should consult a doctor first.

Prolutex Injection Contraindications

Proliotex injections are contraindicated in the following cases:

• Hypersensitivity to progesterone.
• Thrombophlebitis, or thromboembolic disorders.
• Breast or genital cancer.
• Liver disease.
• Ectopic pregnancy.
• Not used in pregnancy tests.
• Undiagnosed abnormal vaginal bleeding.
• Missed abortion.
• Cerebral apoplexy.

Prolutex Injection Price

Prolutex injection price is 213 SAR.

Preservation and storage of the drug

• The drug is kept at a temperature of less than 25 ° C.
• The validity of the drug is two years from the date of production.
• The drug is used immediately after opening and disposed of.
• It's not put in the refrigerator or frozen.

Drug interactions

Prolutex injections may interact with certain medications, and then you should consult a doctor before obtaining them along with the following medications:

• Bosutinib.
• Fedratinib.
• Pomalidomide.
• Axitinib.
• Metformin (diabetes medications).
• Estrogen.

Manufacturer

Prolutex injections are produced by IBSA group.

FAQs

Does prolutex injection cause back pain?

Prolutex injection contains progestogen, which back pain may be one of its side effects.

Does progesterone help with pregnancy?

Progestogen is a hormone naturally released by the body through the corpus luteum in the second half of the menstrual cycle, and in the early stages of pregnancy through the corpus luteum and placenta together, it supports endometrium to be ready for fetal implantation and growth.

How long are the pregnancy injections used?

This varies according to the woman's situation, the use of injections at the beginning or close of pregnancy may be discontinued depending on the woman's condition.