Susten 200 MG Capsule

Susten 200 MG Capsule is a medication that is used in hormone replacement therapy. This means that it is orally administered into women’s bodies when they do not produce enough progesterone. It reduces menopause symptoms and the risk of cancer of the uterus.

It corrects menstrual disorders in women and can also be used as contraception. Susten 200 MG Capsule, belonging to a group of medications called Progestins, works by inducing some changes in endometrium and decreasing the level of estrogen in the uterus.

There are few side effects of using Susten 200 MG Capsule. Some of them include nausea, diarrhoea, mood swings, abdominal pain, flatulence, rash, itching, sleepiness, vomitting and dizziness. More serious side effects may include chest pain and discomfort, difficulty in passing urine, great lumps, fever and chills, blurred or loss of vision and convolutions.

You should not use Susten 200 MG Capsule if you are allergic to it, or have a heart, blood vessel, or liver disorder. You should not use it If you have had a miscarriage, experience abnormal vaginal bleeding, are pregnant or have breast cancer.

This medicine is not to be given to children. A few other medicines can interact with Susten 200 MG Capsule like carbamazepine, ketoconazole, insulin, phenobarbital, venetociax and edoxaban. Therefore, it is advisable to inform your doctor if you take any other medications.

Doctors recommend to take this medicine at bedtime with sufficient amount of water for as long as prescribed. The duration of action of each dose is based on factors like your age, dosage form, etc. In case of overdosing contact your doctor immediately.

• Post Menopausal Hormonal Replacement Therapy

• Amenorrhoea

• Dysfunctional Uterine Bleeding

• Endometrial Hyperplasia

• Progesterone Deficiency

• Premenstrual Syndrome

• Contraception

• Allergy

• Abnormal Vaginal Bleeding

• Breast Cancer

• Miscarriage

• Heart And Blood Vessel Disorder

• Liver Disease

• Pregnancy

• Fever

• Difficulty In Passing Urine

• Muscle Or Joint Pain

• Viral Infections

• Breast Lumps

• Unexpected Vaginal Bleeding

• Convulsions

• Hot Flashes

• Nausea Or Vomiting

• Hair Loss Or Thinning Of The Hair

• Chest Pain

• White Or Brownish Discharge From The Vagina

• Headache

• How long is the duration of effect?

  The duration of effect of this medication depends on factors like age, dosage form etc.

• What is the onset of action?

  The top effect medication is subject to vary from one person to another.

• Are there any pregnancy warnings?

  Use of this medication is not recommended if you are pregnant or planning a pregnancy in near future. Appropriate means of contraception should be used while using this medicine. Consult your doctor before stopping the use of this medicine.

• Is it habit forming?

  No habit forming tendencies were reported.

• Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

  Use of this medication is not recommended if you are breastfeeding.

• Is It safe with alcohol?

  This fact is unknown whether alcohol consumption is safe or not along with this medicine. Kindly consult your doctor before taking this medicine.

• Is it safe to drive while on this medicine?

  This medicine affects the alertness of the patient. Thus driving ability of the patient is also affected.

• Does this affect kidney function?

  Limited information is available on its use in patients with kidney disease. Kindly consult your doctor before taking this medicine.

• Does this affect liver function?

  Caution must be taken in patient with liver disease. Adjustment of dose might be needed. Kindly consult your doctor before taking this medicine.

Below is the list of medicines, which have the same composition, strength and form as Susten 200 MG Capsule , and hence can be used as its substitute.

• Vageston 200 MG Capsule

  Zydus Cadila

• Algest 200 MG Capsule

  Cadila Pharmaceuticals Ltd

• Hernmp 200 MG Capsule

  Torrent Pharmaceuticals Ltd

• Aurich 200 MG Capsule

  Emcure Pharmaceuticals Ltd

• Repomax 10000 IU Injection

  Dabur India Ltd

• Are there any missed dose instructions?

  Take the missed dose as soon as you remember unless it is almost time for the next scheduled dose. Contact your doctor if you have missed more than one dose.

• Are there any overdose instructions?

  Contact your doctor if an overdose is suspected.

This medication belongs to a class known as progestins and makes up for the lack of naturally produced progesterone in women of childbearing age. It also decreases the amount of estrogen produced in the uterus.

Whenever you take more than one medicine, or mix it with certain foods or beverages, you"re at risk of a drug interaction.

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• Interaction with Alcohol

  Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.

• Interaction with Lab Test

  Thyroid function tests

  Report the use of progesterone to the doctor before undergoing a thyroid function test. This medication can interfere with the test and give a false positive result.

  This medication interacts with Blood coagulation tests, Liver function tests, and Thyroid function tests.

• Interaction with Medicine

  • Carbamazepine : Report the use of either of the medicine to the doctor. You may require a dose adjustment or more frequent monitoring to ensure the safe use of these medicines together. Alternate means of birth control should be discussed with your doctor while using carbamazepine. Do not stop the use of any medication without consulting your doctor.
  • Ketoconazole : Report the use of either of the medicines to the doctor. You may need a dose adjustment and frequent monitoring to safely use these medicines together. Report any instances of nausea, vomiting, or vaginal bleeding to the doctor on priority while using these medicines.
  • Insulin : Report the use of insulin or any other anti-diabetic medicine to the doctor before receiving progesterone. You may need an adjusted dose of the anti-diabetic medicine and more frequent monitoring of blood glucose level in such cases.
  • Phenobarbital : Report the use of either of the medicine to the doctor. You may need a dose adjustment or frequent monitoring to ensure the safe use of these medicines together. Use of progesterone for birth control should be avoided while taking phenobarbital. Do not stop the use of any medicine without consulting your doctor.
  • Venetoclax : Report the use of either of the medicine to the doctor. You may require a dose adjustment and frequent monitoring to safely use these medicines together. Report any side effects like vomiting, diarrhea, fatigue etc to the doctor. You doctor may prescribe safer alternatives that do not interact in such cases.
  • Edoxaban : Report the use of either of the medicine to the doctor. You may require a dose adjustment and more frequent monitoring to safely use them together. In some cases, an alternate medicine may be prescribed to avoid interactions and unwanted side effects like unusual bleeding and bruising. Symptoms like dizziness, presence of blood in stool or vomit, severe headache etc should be reported to the doctor on priority while taking these medicines together.

• Interaction with Food

  Information not available.

• Interaction with Disease

  • Breast Cancer : Use of this medicine is not recommended for patients having an active case of breast cancer or are suspected of having it. Report all such instance including occurrence in the past to the doctor so that an informed decision can be taken in regards to the future treatment plan.
  • Liver Disease : Use of this medicine is not recommended if the patient has a liver disease or the normal liver function is impaired.
  • Thromboembolism : Use of this medicine is not recommended in patients having a clotting disorder in which the formed clot moves from one place and lodges in another place.
  • Depression : This medicine should be used with caution in patients having episodes of depression or having a history of depression especially when estrogen is also administered in combination.
  • Retinal Thrombosis : Use of this medicine can sometimes cause a loss of vision by blocking the flow of blood from the retina to the heart. Hence caution should be exercised while using it and any abnormality in vision should be reported to the doctor.

• Ques : What is Susten 200 MG Capsule?

  Ans : Susten 200 MG Capsule is a type of progesterone hormone which is extracted from plants, but its property matches with the human progesterone. This medicine undergoes a process called micronization where the size of the natural progesterone is reduced. The small size of the progesterone particles enhances its dissolution and absorption. This provides better availability of Susten 200 MG Capsule in the body and decreases its side effects.

• Ques : What is Susten 200 MG Capsule used to treat?

  Ans : It is used to treat various disorders. It is given to women with secondary amenorrhea. It supports pregnancy, prevents premature labor, and treats bleeding disorders that may occur before menopause.

• Ques : Can you take Susten 200 MG Capsule every day?

  Ans : Yes, it can be consumed every day. It is usually prescribed to be taken once daily in the evening or at bedtime. The usual duration of prescription may vary from 10-12 days a month to 25 days a month.

• Ques : Does Susten 200 MG Capsule cause weight gain?

  Ans : Yes, Susten 200 MG Capsule may cause weight gain. However, it is advised to contact your doctor in case your weight gain is worrying you.

• Ques : Is Susten 200 MG Capsule safe?

  Ans : Yes, Susten 200 MG Capsule is safer as compared to the normal synthetic progesterone. It is small in size which helps the body to absorb it easily. It is advised to take Susten 200 MG Capsule as per the doctor’s prescription.

• Ques : How is Susten 200 MG Capsule beneficial for fertility and pregnancy?

  Ans : It is a very crucial hormone in fertility. It prepares the uterus for pregnancy and also helps maintain it. Susten 200 MG Capsule is also used to prevent premature labor.

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