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Gestofit 100 MG Injection

Manufacturer :  Alembic Ltd
Medicine Composition :  Natural Micronised Progesterone
Prescription vs OTC : Prescription by Doctor required

About Gestofit 100 MG Injection

Gestofit 100 MG Injection can be used as a hormone replacement therapy and administered into women’s bodies when their body is unable to produce enough progesterone. It reduces the menopause symptoms and the risk of cancer in the uterus . It also helps in treating menstrual disorders in women. Gestofit 100 MG Injection comes under the category of Progestins and works by bringing changes in the endometrium and decreases the level of estrogen in the uterus.

medicine-common-name> causes few side effects such as nausea, diarrhoea, mood swings, abdominal pain, flatulence, rash, itching, sleepiness, vomiting and dizziness.

Gestofit 100 MG Injection should be avoided if you allergic to it, or have a heart, blood vessel, or liver disorder. You should not use the injection If you have had a miscarriage, experience abnormal vaginal bleeding, are pregnant or have breast cancer. Gestofit 100 MG Injection should also not be taken in combination with carbamazepine, ketoconazole, insulin, phenobarbital, venetoclax and edoxaban. Therefore, it is suggested to inform your doctor if you are taking any of these medications.

    What are the uses of Gestofit 100 MG Injection

    • Post Menopausal Hormonal Replacement Therapy

    • Amenorrhoea

    • Dysfunctional Uterine Bleeding

    • Endometrial Hyperplasia

    • Progesterone Deficiency

    • Premenstrual Syndrome

    • Contraception

    What are the contraindications of Gestofit 100 MG Injection ?

    What are the side effects of Gestofit 100 MG Injection ?

    • 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

    • Loss Of Vision Or Blurred Vision

    • Unexpected Vaginal Bleeding

    • Convulsions

    • Swelling Of Face, Lips, Eyelids, Tongue, Hands And Feet

    • Constipation

    • Nausea Or Vomiting

    • Hot Flashes

    • Hair Loss Or Thinning Of The Hair

    Key highlights of Gestofit 100 MG Injection

    • How long is the duration of effect?

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

    • What is the onset of action?

      The time after which this injection shows its peak effect is not clinically known and varies from one patient to another.

    • Are there any pregnancy warnings?

      This medication should strictly be avoided if you are pregnant or planning a baby in the near future. Consult your doctor to know the risks associated with this injection if used during pregnancy.

    • Is it habit forming?

      No habit forming tendencies were reported.

    • Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

      The medication is known to excrete through human breast milk. Hence, It is suggested not to use this injection if you are breastfeeding.

    What are the substitutes for Gestofit 100 MG Injection ?

    Below is the list of medicines, which have the same composition, strength and form as Gestofit 100 MG Injection , and hence can be used as its substitute.

    What are the dosage instructions?

    • 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. The short-term effects of an overdose could be a headache, dizziness, nausea, and vomiting.

    How does this medication work?

    Gestofit 100 MG Injection 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.

      What are the interactions of Gestofit 100 MG Injection ?

      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

        Alcohol

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

        Thyroid function tests

        Inform the doctor about this medication before undergoing a thyroid function test. This injection can interfere with the test and give a false positive outcome.
      • 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

        Patients who suffer from breast cancer or are suspected of having it should consult a doctor to know some other safer alternative of this medication.

        Liver Disease

        Patients who suffer from liver disease or have an impaired liver function should avoid this medication to avoid any undesired effect.

        Thromboembolism

        This medication should not be used in patients who suffer from Thromboembolism, a clotting disorder in which the formed clot moves from one place and lodges in another place.

        Depression

        Those who suffer from depression or have a history of depression should not use this medication.

        Retinal Thrombosis

        This medication should be avoided if you suffer from a condition of Retinal thrombosis, unless necessary. It is suggested to exercise caution while using it and any abnormality in vision should be reported to the doctor immediately.
      • Interaction with Food

        Food

        Information not available.
      Disclaimer : The information produced here is best of our knowledge and experience and we have tried our best to make it as accurate and up-to-date as possible, but we would like to request that it should not be treated as a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis or treatment.

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      Lybrate does not take responsibility for any aspect of medicines or treatments. If you have any doubts about your medication, we strongly recommend you to see a doctor immediately.
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