Susten 100 Injection (Progesterone)

What is Susten 100 Injection?

Susten 100 Injection is a prescription medication containing progesterone (100 mg/ml), a natural female hormone essential for reproductive health. It is administered intramuscularly by a healthcare professional to address progesterone deficiency in women. Manufactured by Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd., it is used to support pregnancy, regulate menstrual cycles, and treat hormonal imbalances. The injection mimics the action of progesterone produced by the ovaries, preparing the uterus for pregnancy and maintaining it.

Benefits

• Supports Pregnancy: Thickens the uterine lining to facilitate implantation and prevents miscarriages by maintaining a stable uterine environment.

• Regulates Menstrual Cycle: Induces periods in women with secondary amenorrhea (absence of menstruation) due to low progesterone levels.

• Reduces Menopausal Symptoms: When used in hormone replacement therapy (HRT) with estrogen, it alleviates symptoms like hot flashes, night sweats, and vaginal dryness.

• Prevents Preterm Labor: Inhibits uterine contractions, reducing the risk of premature birth in high-risk pregnancies.

Susten 100 Injection Uses

• Female Infertility: Supports the luteal phase in assisted reproductive technologies (e.g., IVF or GIFT) to enhance implantation of a fertilized egg.

• Threatened Miscarriage: Maintains early pregnancy in women with a history of recurrent miscarriages due to luteal phase defects.

• Secondary Amenorrhea: Induces menstrual periods in women who have not reached menopause but lack periods due to progesterone deficiency.

• Hormone Replacement Therapy: Used with estrogen to prevent endometrial hyperplasia in menopausal women and manage symptoms.

• Dysfunctional Uterine Bleeding: Treats abnormal uterine bleeding caused by hormonal imbalances.

Side Effects

• Common: Headache, nausea, vomiting, bloating, abdominal pain, back pain, dizziness, weight gain (due to water retention), vaginal discharge, breast pain, or injection site reactions (pain, redness, swelling). These often subside as the body adjusts.

• Serious (Rare): Allergic reactions (rash, itching, swelling, difficulty breathing), blood clots (e.g., pulmonary embolism, stroke), jaundice, vision problems (blurred or double vision), or abnormal vaginal bleeding. Seek immediate medical attention if these occur.

• Other: Hair loss, darkening of facial skin, reduced sex drive, or vaginal irritation. Report persistent or severe symptoms to a doctor.

• Precautions: Contraindicated in patients with breast, uterine, or liver cancer, undiagnosed vaginal bleeding, liver disease, or a history of blood clots. Avoid in cases of missed abortion or peanut allergy (due to possible peanut oil in formulation). Use cautiously in patients with asthma, epilepsy, diabetes, or heart/kidney issues.