PROPOWER
CARBOPROST TROMETHAMINE INJECTION
PROPOWER An injection is a medication used to manage excessive uterine bleeding that may happen during childbirth. It helps control postpartum hemorrhage by stimulating the contraction of the uterine muscles.
PROPOWER Injection contain CARBOPROST TROMETHAMINE, which stimulates in the gravid uterus myometrial contraction similar to labour contractions at the end of full term pregnancy. It also stimulates the smooth muscle of the human gastrointestinal tract which may produce the vomiting or diarrhoea or both common in most of cases.
Uses of PROPOWER Injection
It is used in post-delivery bleeding because in some women after women may experience heavy bleeding due to uterus not contracting properly so this injection is used to control this bleeding.
How to use PROPOWER Injection
It should be used by healthcare professionals and should never be self-administered.
Side effects
- Cough
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Placental retention
- Headache
- Hot flashes
- Diarrhoea
- Chills
- Flushing
How PROPOWER Injection works?
It stimulates contraction of the uterine muscles, which helps in controlling post-delivery bleeding.
Storage
Keep in cool temperature, do not freeze, and keep away from light
Interactions
Interaction with Drugs
It may interact with the activity of other oxytocic agents
Interaction with disease
Patients’ history of asthma, hypertension, renal or hepatic disease, cardiovascular disease, anaemia, jaundice, diabetes, or epilepsy should be used cautiously, and PROPOWER Injection also increase the blood pressure, so it is also one of the side effects.
Interaction with Food
No interaction
Interaction with Beverages
Caution with Alcohol
Habit Forming
No
Class of Drug
Prostaglandins
FAQs
What is the use of PROPOWER Injection?
It is used to reduce excessive bleeding after childbirth.
Can I take this medicine at home?
It is not advised to self-use this medicine; it is strictly for hospital or emergency obstetric use under medical supervision.
How much time does PROPOWER Injection take to work in the body?
It begins within minutes by inducing strong uterine contraction to control bleeding.
Is a prescription required to buy PROPOWER Injection?
Yes, this injection requires a prescription for buying and must be administered by a medical professional.
Which are strictly not to take PROPOWER Injection?
Patients with active cardiac, pulmonary, renal or hepatic disease.
