Drug details
Makena (hydroxyprogesterone caproate injection)
type of Progestins
Makena (hydroxyprogesterone caproate) is a prescription hormone medicine (progestin) used in women who are pregnant with only one baby and who have delivered a premature baby in the past. Makena is used in these women to help lower the risk of having a preterm baby again. Makena is not intended for use to stop active preterm labor.
This drug may have the following side effects:
- nausea,
- diarrhea,
- itching,
- allergic reactions,
- hives,
- blood clots,
- high blood pressure (hypertension),
- fluid retention,
- migraine,
- injection site reactions (pain, bruising, itching, swelling, or a hard lump),