Hydroxyprogesterone injection and Theragen HP

• Generic Name: hydroxyprogesterone
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Makena, Makena Auto-Injector, Hylutin, Delta-Lutin, Duralutin, Hyprogesterone, Prodrox

Hydroxyprogesterone is a form of progestin, a manmade form of a female hormone called progesterone.

Hydroxyprogesterone is used to lower the risk of premature birth in a woman who has already had one premature baby. Hydroxyprogesterone will not stop premature labor that has already begun.

Hydroxyprogesterone is not for use in women who are pregnant with more than one baby (twins, triplets, etc).

Hydroxyprogesterone may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

• Generic Name: capsaicin topical
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Capsagel, Capsagel Extra Strength, Capsagel Maximum Strength, Capzasin, Capzasin-HP, Zostrix-HP, Dolorac, RT Capsin, Capzasin-HP Arthritis Formula, Drs Cream, Analgesic Balm with Capsaicin, Axsain, Zostrix Neuropathy, Capzasin Quick Relief, Zostrix Foot Pain, Zostrix Maximum Strength, Zostrix Maximum Strength Foot Pain, Zostrix High Potency Foot Pain, Zostrix High Potency Arthritis Pain, Salonpas-Hot, Qutenza

• It is used to ease muscle and joint aches and pain.
• It is used to help diabetic nerve pain.
• It may be given to you for other reasons. Talk with the doctor.