Igest 200mg Tablet 10'S

Introduction About IGEST 200MG TABLET

IGEST 200MG TABLET is used in the management of female infertility and other
progesterone deficiency states such as abnormal uterine bleeding, menopausal
disorders and secondary amenorrhea in combination with estrogen therapy. It also
supports the early stages of pregnancy and reduces the risk of threatened
abortions and pre-term delivery in pregnant women.

It contains a medicine called progesterone which is a steroid hormone that
functions similar to the endogenous female sex hormones.

Before taking IGEST 200MG TABLET inform your doctor if you have any liver, heart
or kidney problems, diabetes, asthma, epilepsy, or depression. Do not take IGEST
200MG TABLET if you have or previously had breast cancer, uterine cancer,
unexplained vaginal bleeding, or blood clots. During management with IGEST 200MG
TABLET, your doctor will instruct you to have periodic blood tests and regular
physical examination (breast and uterine examination) as a precaution.

IGEST 200MG TABLET may be prescribed by your doctor during early stages of
pregnancy to support the growth of fetus. However, consult your doctor before
taking it. IGEST 200MG TABLET is not recommended for use in breast-feeding women
and in children and adolescents (below 18 years of age).

The most common side effects of taking IGEST 200MG TABLET are headache, hair
loss, pain in the breast, stomach or abdominal cramps, bloating, nausea,
vomiting, irregular vaginal bleeding or spotting, fluid retention and vaginal
yeast infection. Consult your doctor if any of the side effect worsens.

Uses Of IGEST 200MG TABLET

It is used in the management of the following progesterone deficiency conditions
such as:

• Female infertility
• Abnormal uterine bleeding
• Menopausal disorders
• Secondary amenorrhea
• Supports early stages of pregnancy
• Threatened abortions and pre-term delivery

How IGEST 200MG TABLET Works

IGEST 200MG TABLET is a steroid hormone used to manage progesterone deficiency
in the body. It supplements your body with sufficient levels of progesterone
that is required for a successful implantation of fertilized egg in the uterus
and for the maintenance of an early pregnancy.

It sustains pregnancy among infertile women by increasing the thickness of
uterine wall. It also regulates hormonal balance in the body and corrects
abnormal uterine bleeding and other menstrual problems caused due to incorrect
levels of progesterone in the body.

How to use IGEST 200MG TABLET

• Always take the medicine as prescribed by your doctor.
• It can often be taken with or without food, but if you experience nausea, taking it with food may help.
• Try to take it at the same time every day to maintain consistent hormone levels.
• If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember, unless it's almost time for your next dose.
• Swallow the medicine with a glass of water. Do not crush or chew the medicine.
• Your doctor will decide the correct dose and duration of therapy for you based upon your age, body weight and disease condition.

Side Effects Of IGEST 200MG TABLET

Common Side Effects of IGEST 200MG TABLET:

• headache
• breast pain
• irregular vaginal bleeding or spotting
• stomach or abdominal cramps, bloating, nausea, vomiting, constipation
• hair loss
• fluid retention
• vaginal yeast infection

Stop taking IGEST 200MG TABLET and contact your doctor immediately if you
experience any of the following side effects:

• signs of liver disease (such as yellow skin or white of the eyes)
• severely high blood pressure (signs include headache, tiredness and dizziness)
• migraine-like headaches (happening for the first time)
• sudden or gradual, partial, or complete loss of eyesight
• bulging of one or both eyes, double vision
• swelling of the o
• retinal vascular lesions (eye diseases)
• signs of blood clot (such as painful swelling and redness of the legs, sudden chest pain and trouble breathing)

Warning & Precautions

!### Pregnancy

Consult your doctorIGEST 200MG TABLET can be taken by pregnant women to support the growth of fetus
during the early stages of pregnancy. However, consult your doctor before taking
it.

!### Breastfeeding

ContraindicatedIGEST 200MG TABLET is not recommended for use during breast-feeding. Therefore,
consult your doctor before taking it.

!### Driving and Using Machines

Use with CautionDo not drive or operate any machines if you feel dizzy or drowsy after taking
IGEST 200MG TABLET.

!### Kidney

Use with CautionIGEST 200MG TABLET should be used with caution in patients with kidney problems.

!### Liver

Consult your doctorIGEST 200MG TABLET is not recommended for use in patients who had or have liver
disease and with abnormal liver function test. It should be used with caution in
patients with benign liver tumor.

!### Allergy

ContraindicatedDo not take IGEST 200MG TABLET if you are allergic to Progesterone.

!### Lungs

Consult your doctorIGEST 200MG TABLET is not recommended for use in patients who had or have blood
clot in the lungs (pulmonary embolism). It should be used with caution in
patients with asthma.

!### Heart Disease

Consult your doctorIGEST 200MG TABLET is not recommended for use in patients with recent heart
attack or chest pain. It should be used with caution in patients with high blood
pressure.

!### Use In Pediatrics

ContraindicatedIGEST 200MG TABLET is not recommended for use in children and adolescents (under
18 years of age).

Others

IGEST 200MG TABLET is not recommended for use if you:

• have known or suspected cancer of the breast or womb lining (endometrium)
• have unusual vaginal bleeding
• had or have blood clots in the legs (deep venous thrombosis) or in the veins (thrombosis)
• have bleeding on the brain (cerebral hemorrhage) or stroke
• have blood clotting disorder (like protein C, protein S, or antithrombin deficiency)
• have porphyria (rare genetic blood disorder)

Before taking IGEST 200MG TABLET, inform your doctor if you:

• have problems in your uterus (such as fibroid growths or endometriosis (womb lining growth outside your womb)

• have a history of excessive womb lining growth (endometrial hyperplasia)

• have increased risk of blood clot formation (when you are unable to walk for long time after major surgery, injury or illness, obese and older age)

• have a family history of having breast cancer

• have diabetes

• have gallstones

• have migraine or severe headaches

• have systemic lupus erythematosus (an immune system disease that affects many organs of the body)

• have epilepsy (fits)

• have otosclerosis (disease affecting the eardrum and hearing)

• have ever had depression

• have skin sensitivity towards light

Interactions

A. Drug - Drug interactions:

Before taking IGEST 200MG TABLET, inform your doctor if you are taking any of
the following medicines:

• Antiepile
• Antibiotics (Ex. rifampicin, rifabutin, ampicillin and tetracyclines such as doxycycline, minocycline)
• Anti-HIV infection (Ex. nelfinavir, nevirapine, efavirenz, ritonavir)
• St. John’s Wort (a medicine used to manage depression)
• bromocri
• cyclosporine (a medicine used to manage graft rejection)
• Antifungal agents (Ex. griseofulvin, ketoconazole, terbinafine)
• spironolactone (a medicine used to manage fluid retention)
• other progesterone medicines used to manage hormonal problems (such as medroxyprogesterone acetate and megestrol)
• Blood thinning medicines (Ex. warfarin, phenindione)
• Antidiabetic agents (Ex. glimepiride, metformin)
• ulipristal (a medicine used to manage pregnancy in emergencies)
• tiz

B. Drug – Food interactions:

Do not take IGEST 200MG TABLET with food as it may increase the bioavailability
of this medicine.

Overdosage:

If you or anyone else accidentally take too much of IGEST 200MG TABLET, consult
your doctor immediately or visit the nearby hospital. Symptoms of overdose are
dizziness, tiredness, drowsiness or sleepiness.

Synopsis

Drug	:	Progesterone
Pharmacological Category	:	Progestins (female hormones)
Therapeutic Indication	:	Supports early pregnancy, Manages Abnormal uterine bleeding, Diagnose the causes for secondary amenorrhea, Manages threatened abortion
Dosage Forms	:	Tablet, Soft gel Capsule, Pessaries, Injection, Vaginal Gel, Vaginal spray

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FAQs About IGEST 200MG TABLET

Q. Is IGEST 200MG TABLET safe to use in patients with liver problems?

A. IGEST 200MG TABLET is not recommended for use in patients who had or have
blood clot in the lungs (pulmonary embolism) and it should be used with caution
in patients with asthma. Consult your doctor before taking IGEST 200MG TABLET

Q. What are the common side effects of IGEST 200MG TABLET?

A. The most common side effects of taking IGEST 200MG TABLET are headache, hair
loss, pain in the breast, stomach or abdominal cramps, bloating, nausea,
vomiting, irregular vaginal bleeding or spotting, fluid retention and vaginal
yeast infection. Consult your doctor if any of the side effect worsens.

Q. Why is IGEST 200MG TABLET necessary for pregnancy?

A. IGEST 200MG TABLET supplements your body with sufficient levels of
progesterone that is required for a successful implantation of fertilized egg in
the uterus and for the maintenance of an early pregnancy. It sustains pregnancy
among infertile women and in women who face repeated/threatened abortions by
increasing the thickness of uterine wall.

Q. When is progesterone produced in the reproductive cycle?

A. The typical menstrual cycle takes approximately 28 to 32 days and is divided
into three distinct phases namely the follicular phase, the ovulatory phase, and
the luteal phase. The luteal phase is the period when the body produces
progesterone, the hormone that makes the uterus prepare its lining to receive
the egg.

Q. What precautions need to be followed while taking IGEST 200MG TABLET?

A. Before taking IGEST 200MG TABLET inform your doctor if you have or previously
had breast cancer, uterine cancer, unexplained vaginal bleeding, heart problems,
blood clots, diabetes, or asthma. Take IGEST 200MG TABLET regularly as
instructed by the physician without fail. Do not miss a dose of IGEST 200MG
TABLET to achieve maximum benefits.

Q: What are IGEST 200MG TABLET used for?

A: IGEST 200MG TABLET is commonly used in the management of menstrual disorders,
support early pregnancy, manage hormone replacement therapy (HRT), and address
symptoms of menopause or infertility.

Q: How IGEST 200MG TABLET works?

A: IGEST 200MG TABLET is a steroid hormone used to manage progesterone
deficiency in the body. It supplements your body with sufficient levels of
progesterone that is required for a successful implantation of fertilized egg in
the uterus and for the maintenance of an early pregnancy.

It sustains pregnancy among infertile women by increasing the thickness of
uterine wall. It also regulates hormonal balance in the body and corrects
abnormal uterine bleeding and other menstrual problems caused due to incorrect
levels of progesterone in the body.

Q: Can progesterone tablets cause weight gain?

A: Progesterone may cause water retention and bloating, which can lead to
temporary weight gain in some individuals.

Q: Can you take progesterone tablets during pregnancy?

A: Yes, in certain cases, progesterone tablets are prescribed during early
pregnancy to support the uterine lining and reduce the risk of miscarriage.

Q: Can progesterone tablets affect mood?

A: Yes, mood swings or depression can occur as a side effect of progesterone,
particularly when hormone levels fluctuate.

Q: How long does it take for progesterone tablets to work?

A: The effect of progesterone tablets can vary depending on the condition being
treated, but some users notice changes within a few days to weeks.

Q: Are there any interactions between progesterone tablets and other medications?

A: Yes, progesterone can interact with certain medications like antifungals,
anticonvulsants, and blood thinners. Always inform your doctor about any
medications you're taking.

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Useful Diagnostic Tests

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