Susten 200 MG Tablet SR

Susten 200 MG Tablet SR 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 Tablet SR, 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 Tablet SR. 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 Tablet SR 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 Tablet SR 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

• Chest Pain

• Fever

• Difficulty In Passing Urine

• Breast Pain

• Muscle Or Joint Pain

• White Or Brownish Discharge From The Vagina

• Headache

• Dizziness

• Depression

• Viral Infections

• Breast Lumps

• Nausea Or Vomiting

• Hot Flashes

• Hair Loss Or Thinning Of The Hair

• How long is the duration of effect?

  The duration of action of this tablet is subject to vary based on factors like age, dosage form etc.

• What is the onset of action?

  The time taken for this medicine to show it's effect is subject to vary from one person to another.

• Are there any pregnancy warnings?

  Pregnant women must consult doctor before using this medication.

• Is it habit forming?

  No habit forming tendencies were reported.

• Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

  Use of this medicine 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 Tablet SR , and hence can be used as its substitute.

• Sustina P 200 MG Tablet SR

  Ttk Healthcare Ltd

• Naturogest 200 MG Tablet SR

  Zydus Cadila

• Ultigest 200 MG Tablet SR

  Alkem Laboratories Ltd

• Strone 200 MG Tablet SR

  Serum Institute Of India Ltd

• Zy Fsh-R 75 IU Injection

  Zydus Cadila

• 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.

It belongs to a class known as progestins and makes up for the lack of naturally produced progesterone in women of childbearing age. This tablet 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 medicine can interfere with the test and give a false positive result.

• 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 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.

• Interaction with Food

  Information not available.

• Ques : What is Susten 200 MG Tablet SR?

  Ans : Susten 200 MG Tablet SR is a medicine which 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 is used to correct menstrual disorders caused due to a deficiency of this hormone in the body. This tablet contains Natural Micronised Progesterone as a working constituent.

• Ques : What is the use of Susten 200 MG Tablet SR?

  Ans : Susten is used for the treatment and prevention from conditions and symptoms of diseases like postmenopausal hormone replacement therapy, amenorrhoea, dysfunctional uterine bleeding, and endometrial hyperplasia.

• Ques : What are the side effects of Susten 200 MG Tablet SR?

  Ans : Side effects include chest pain and discomfort, fever and chills, difficulty in passing urine, breast pain and tenderness, and muscle or joint pain and others.

• Ques : What are the instructions for storage and disposal of Susten 200 MG Tablet SR?

  Ans : Susten should be stored at room temperature, away from heat and direct light. Unless instructed by the package to do so, don’t freeze it. Keep it away from children and pets.

• Ques : How long do I need to use Susten 200 MG Tablet SR before I see improvement in my condition?

  Ans : In most of the cases, the average time taken by this medication to reach its peak effect is around 2 days to 3 months. But the same duration is not mandatory for everyone and so, it is not a standard time period for this medication's action. Please consult your doctor, for the time period you need to consume this medication.

• Ques : At what frequency do I need to use Susten 200 MG Tablet SR?

  Ans : This medication is generally used once or twice a day. It is advised to consult your doctor before the usage, as the frequency also depends on the patient's condition.

• Ques : Should I use Susten 200 MG Tablet SR empty stomach, before food or after food?

  Ans : This medication is advised to be consumed orally. The salts involved in this medication react properly if it is taken with the food. If you take it on an empty stomach, it might upset the stomach. Please consult the doctor before using it.

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