Dangerous Drug: Hydroxyprogesterone Caproate



Dangerous Drug: Hydroxyprogesterone Caproate





(hye drox’ ee proe jess’ ter own)

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PREGNANCY CATEGORY B


Drug class

Progestin


Therapeutic Actions

Endogenous female hormone substance that inhibits spontaneous uterine contractions


Indications



  • Reduction of the risk of preterm birth in women with a singleton pregnancy and a history of singleton spontaneous preterm birth; not indicated for use in multiple gestations



Available Forms

Solution for injection—250 mg/mL


Dosages

Adults

250 mg IM once weekly, beginning between 16 wk, 0 days’ and 20 wk, 6 days’ gestation. Continue weekly injections until week 37 of gestation, or until delivery, whichever comes first.


Pediatric patients

Safety and efficacy not established.

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Jul 21, 2016 | Posted by in NURSING | Comments Off on Dangerous Drug: Hydroxyprogesterone Caproate

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