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Primigyn 0.5mg Gel
Dinoprostone
Uses of Primigyn 0.5mg Gel
- Induce labor in pregnant women.
Introduction to Primigyn 0.5mg Gel
Primigyn 0.5mg Gel is a uterotonic medication containing the active ingredient Dinoprostone. This medication is used to induce labor in pregnant women. It facilitates cervical ripening and manages certain pregnancy-related complications. It is a synthetic form of prostaglandin E2, a hormone that influences uterine contractions and cervical changes.
Before receiving Primigyn 0.5mg Gel, it’s important to inform your physician about any allergies, sensitivities, existing heart, lung, kidney, or liver disease, previous uterine surgeries, or cesarean sections in your medical history, as well as any ongoing use of medications, supplements, or herbal products. This information will help ensure the safe and effective use of the medication for your specific situation. This medicine can only be given in the later stages of pregnancy to induce labour. Consult your doctor for more advice. While this drug is found in breast milk, it poses no harm to your baby. Therefore, you can continue breastfeeding without concern after childbirth.
Therapeutic Effects of Primigyn 0.5mg Gel
Primigyn 0.5mg Gel works by binding to specific receptors on the uterine muscle cells, leading to an increase in contractions and softening of the cervix. This helps to initiate labor or prepare the cervix for childbirth.
Interaction of Primigyn 0.5mg Gel with other drugs
Inform your physician about all your medicines, including prescription, over-the-counter, nutritional or vitamin supplements, and herbal products. Certain medications may interact with Primigyn 0.5mg Gel and reduce effectiveness by causing undesirable side effects.
More Information about Primigyn 0.5mg Gel
- Store Primigyn 0.5mg Gel in a refrigerator between 2°C to 8°C.
- Do not freeze.
How to consume Primigyn 0.5mg Gel
Primigyn 0.5mg Gel gel is administered intravaginally for the purpose of cervical ripening or labor induction. Using a sterile applicator, the physician gently inserts the gel into the patient’s vagina and places it close to the cervix. After application, the patient is monitored for some time.
Safety Advices for Primigyn 0.5mg Gel
Pregnancy
Primigyn 0.5mg Gel will only be given in the later stages of pregnancy to induce labour. Consult your doctor for more advice.
Breast Feeding
While Primigyn 0.5mg Gel are found in breast milk, they pose no harm to your baby. Therefore, you can continue breastfeeding without concern after childbirth.
Lungs
Primigyn 0.5mg Gel should be cautiously used in patients with lung diseases. Inform your doctor if you have lung issues before initiating the therapy.
Liver
Primigyn 0.5mg Gel should be cautiously used in patients with severe liver diseases. Dose adjustments are necessary. Inform your doctor if you have liver issues before initiating the therapy.
Alcohol
It is unknown whether consuming alcohol interacts with the Primigyn 0.5mg Gel. Please consult your doctor for more advice.
Driving
It is unknown whether Primigyn 0.5mg Gel alters driving ability. However, if you experience side effects like tiredness or drowsiness, avoid driving and using machines.
Side Effects of Primigyn 0.5mg Gel
Side effects are unwanted symptoms caused by medicines. Even though all drugs cause side effects, not everyone gets them.
Serious
- Severe abdominal pain.
- Heavy vaginal bleeding.
- Signs of an allergic reaction (swelling, rash, itching, difficulty breathing).
Common
- Uterine contractions.
- Abdominal pain.
- Nausea and vomiting.
- Diarrhea.
- Headache.
- Changes in blood pressure.
Brand
BHARAT SERUMS & VACCINES LTD
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