Generic name:hydroxyprogesterone injection [ hye-DROX-ee-pro-JES-te-rone ]
Brand names: Makena, Makena Auto-Injector
Drug class:Progestins
What is hydroxyprogesterone?
Hydroxyprogesterone is a form of progestin, a manmade form of a female hormone called progesterone.
Hydroxyprogesterone is used to lower the risk of premature birth in a woman who has already had one premature baby. Hydroxyprogesterone will not stop premature labor that has already begun.
Hydroxyprogesterone is not for use in women who are pregnant with more than one baby (twins, triplets, etc).
Hydroxyprogesterone may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Warnings
You should not use Makena Auto-Injector if you have: uncontrolled high blood pressure, unusual vaginal bleeding, liver disease or liver cancer, jaundice caused by your pregnancy, or if you have ever had circulation problems, a stroke or blood clot, or cancer of the breast, uterus/cervix, or vagina.
Before taking this medicine
You should not be treated with this medicine if you are allergic to hydroxyprogesterone or castor oil, or if you have:
unusual vaginal bleeding that is not related to your pregnancy;
severe or uncontrolled high blood...
