Prochieve

— THERAPEUTIC CATEGORIES —
  • Infertility
  • Menopause and HRT

Prochieve Generic Name & Formulations

General Description

Progesterone (micronized) 4% (45mg/applicatorful), 8% (90mg/applicatorful); vaginal gel; contains mineral oil.

How Supplied

Prefilled applicators 4%—6; 8%—6, 18

Prochieve Indications

Indications

8% strength: Progesterone supplementation or replacement as part of an Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART) treatment for infertile women with progesterone deficiency.

Prochieve Dosage and Administration

Adult

Supplementation: 1 applicatorful of 8% (90mg) intravaginally once daily. Replacement: 1 applicatorful of 8% (90mg) intravaginally twice daily. If pregnancy occurs, may continue treatment until placental autonomy is achieved (10–12 weeks).

Children

Not applicable.

Prochieve Contraindications

Contraindications

Undiagnosed vaginal bleeding. Breast or genital carcinoma. Liver dysfunction or disease. Missed abortion. Thrombophlebitis or thromboembolic disorders.

Prochieve Boxed Warnings

Not Applicable

Prochieve Warnings/Precautions

Warnings/Precautions

Conditions aggravated by fluid retention. Depression. Include Pap smear with pretreatment exam. Discontinue if signs of thrombotic disorders (eg, thrombophlebitis, cerebrovascular disorders, pulmonary embolism, retinal thrombosis) occur. Pregnancy: see literature. Nursing mothers.

Prochieve Pharmacokinetics

See Literature

Prochieve Interactions

Interactions

Allow at least 6 hours between administration of this and other vaginally-administered products.

Prochieve Adverse Reactions

Adverse Reactions

Mastodynia, constipation, somnolence, GI upset, headache, abdominal/perineal pain, nervousness, cramps, nocturia, depression, decreased libido, arthralgia, bloating, pain, vaginal candidiasis/discharge, dizziness, dyspareunia, pruritus genital, allergy, fatigue, urinary tract infection, others.

Prochieve Clinical Trials

See Literature

Prochieve Note

Not Applicable

Prochieve Patient Counseling

See Literature

Prochieve Generic Name & Formulations

General Description

Progesterone (micronized) 4% (45mg/applicatorful), 8% (90mg/applicatorful); vaginal gel; contains mineral oil.

How Supplied

Prefilled applicators 4%—6; 8%—6, 18

Prochieve Indications

Indications

Secondary amenorrhea.

Prochieve Dosage and Administration

Adult

Initially one applicatorful of 4% (45mg) intravaginally every other day up to a total of 6 doses. If inadequate response may give 1 applicatorful of 8% (90mg) intravaginally every other day for a total of 6 doses.

Children

Not applicable.

Prochieve Contraindications

Contraindications

Undiagnosed vaginal bleeding. Breast or genital carcinoma. Liver dysfunction or disease. Missed abortion. Thrombophlebitis or thromboembolic disorders.

Prochieve Boxed Warnings

Not Applicable

Prochieve Warnings/Precautions

Warnings/Precautions

Conditions aggravated by fluid retention. Depression. Include Pap smear with pretreatment exam. Discontinue if signs of thrombotic disorders (eg, thrombophlebitis, cerebrovascular disorders, pulmonary embolism, retinal thrombosis) occur. Pregnancy: see literature. Nursing mothers.

Prochieve Pharmacokinetics

See Literature

Prochieve Interactions

Interactions

Allow at least 6 hours between administration of this and other vaginally-administered products.

Prochieve Adverse Reactions

Adverse Reactions

Cramps, emotional lability, fatigue, sleep disorders, depression, headache, bloating, vaginal discharge, nausea, changes in appetite, back or abdominal pain, myalgia, pruritus genital, others.

Prochieve Clinical Trials

See Literature

Prochieve Note

Not Applicable

Prochieve Patient Counseling

See Literature