Uses of HPC Injection

Premature Labor

Side effects of HPC Injection

Nausea
Itching
Diarrhea
Hives
Nodules

How to use HPC Injection

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

How HPC Injection works

HPC Injection is a progestin (female hormone). It works by modulating the immune response of the mother to prevent rejection of the embryo and allow its attachment to the uterus. This prevents miscarriage and helps lower the risk of premature birth in women who have had one premature delivery in the past.

Quick Tips

HPC Injection is used in pregnant women to help lower the risk of giving birth too early (preterm birth).
It is only given to a woman who has had a preterm delivery in the past.
It is not for use in women who are pregnant with more than one baby (twins, triplets, etc.).
It is administered only by or under the immediate supervision of your doctor. Your doctor can start giving you the injection every week between 16 and 20 weeks and continue through week 37, or until you deliver.
It may affect blood sugar levels. Monitor your blood sugar regularly.
Inform your doctor if you notice yellowing of eyes or skin, dark urine, or stomach pain. These could be symptoms of a serious liver problem.
Inform your doctor immediately if you have pain in the chest, groin or legs, difficulty with breathing, sudden severe headache, slurred speech, sudden unexplained shortness of breath, a sudden loss of coordination, or vision changes while using this medicine.

Safety Advice

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR – Alcohol: It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with HPC Injection. Please consult your doctor.
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED – Pregnancy: HPC Injection is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED – Breastfeeding: HPC Injection is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby.\nNonhormonal contraceptives are preferred in breastfeeding women, especially during the first 4 weeks postpartum
SAFE – Driving: HPC Injection does not usually affect your ability to drive.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR – Kidney: There is limited information available on the use of HPC Injection in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.\nThis medicine contains progesterone which can cause fluid retention in patients with underlying kidney disease.
UNSAFE – Liver: HPC Injection is probably unsafe to use in patients with liver disease and should be avoided. Please consult your doctor.