Hydroxyprogesterone Intramuscular and Lariam

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

Hydroxyprogesterone caproate injection is a man-made progestin hormone. It is used in pregnant women to help lower the risk of giving birth too early (preterm birth or giving birth less than 37 weeks of pregnancy). Hydroxyprogesterone is given only to pregnant women who are pregnant with one baby and who have had a preterm delivery of one baby in the past.

Hydroxyprogesterone is to be administered only by or under the immediate supervision of your doctor.

• Generic Name: mefloquine
• Dosage Forms: tablets
• Other Brand Names: Lariam

Lariam is a medicine used to treat malaria, a disease caused by parasites. Lariam works by interfering with the growth of parasites in the red blood cells of the human body.

Parasites that cause malaria typically enter the body through the bite of a mosquito. Malaria is common in areas such as Africa, South America, and Southern Asia.

Lariam is also used to prevent malaria.

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