Susten 200 Injection (Progesterone)

What is Susten 200 Injection?

Susten 200 Injection is a prescription medication containing progesterone (200 mg/2ml), a natural female hormone critical for reproductive and hormonal health. Administered intramuscularly by a healthcare professional, it addresses progesterone deficiency in women. Produced by Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd., it supports pregnancy, regulates menstrual cycles, and manages hormonal imbalances by mimicking the progesterone naturally produced by the ovaries, preparing and maintaining the uterus for pregnancy.

Benefits

• Enhances Pregnancy Support: Strengthens the uterine lining to promote embryo implantation and reduces miscarriage risk by stabilizing the uterine environment.

• Restores Menstrual Regularity: Induces menstruation in women with secondary amenorrhea caused by low progesterone levels.

• Eases Menopausal Symptoms: In hormone replacement therapy (HRT) with estrogen, it helps relieve symptoms such as hot flashes, night sweats, and vaginal dryness.

• Prevents Preterm Birth: Suppresses uterine contractions in high-risk pregnancies, lowering the likelihood of premature labor.

Uses

• Female Infertility: Supports luteal phase in assisted reproductive techniques (e.g., IVF or IUI) to improve chances of successful embryo implantation.

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

• Secondary Amenorrhea: Stimulates menstrual periods in non-menopausal women with absent periods due to progesterone deficiency.

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

• Abnormal Uterine Bleeding: Treats irregular or heavy uterine bleeding resulting from hormonal imbalances.

Susten 200 Injection Side Effects

• Common: Headache, nausea, bloating, abdominal discomfort, back pain, dizziness, weight gain (from fluid retention), breast tenderness, vaginal discharge, or injection site reactions (pain, redness, swelling). These typically resolve over time.

• Serious (Rare): Severe allergic reactions (rash, swelling, breathing difficulty), blood clots (e.g., deep vein thrombosis, pulmonary embolism), jaundice, vision disturbances (blurred or double vision), or abnormal vaginal bleeding. Seek immediate medical attention if these occur.

• Other: Hair thinning, facial skin pigmentation, decreased libido, or vaginal irritation. Consult a doctor if symptoms persist or worsen.

• Precautions: Contraindicated in patients with breast, uterine, or liver cancer, undiagnosed vaginal bleeding, liver disease, or history of blood clots. Avoid in cases of missed abortion or peanut allergy (due to potential peanut oil in formulation). Use with caution in patients with asthma, epilepsy, diabetes, or cardiovascular/renal conditions.