Are drowsiness and sleepiness common side effects of proluton injection?
Patient: Are drowsiness and sleepiness common side effects of proluton injection. Am 32 weeks preg.. Started getting severe contractions last week and was given progesterone inj. A week later ie today, I have been given proluton inj again. is there any harm to the baby? Doctor: Hi,Proluton injection contains hydroxyprogesterone and is used to prevent premature labor in pregnant women in order to reduce the risk of giving birth too early. It prevents miscarriage and lower the risk of premature birth in women who have had one premature delivery in the past. Do not worry. This drug does not  cause any harm to the fetus and in fact beneficial in prolonging the pregnancy to term.Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.  Regards, Dr. Saranya Ramadoss, General & Family Physician