Metgro Injection

Written By Dr. Betina Chandolia, MDS, BDS

Reviewed By Dr. Lalit Kanodia, MBA, MD Pharmacology

Last updated on 05 Sep 2024 | 01:13 AM (IST)

Metgro Injection is used in the treatment of severe sepsis and inflammation of the pancreas (acute pancreatitis). It helps to reduce the chemicals involved in the inflammation of the pancreas.

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1/2

2 ml Injection

General Information

Contains

Ulinastatin (100000IU)

Marketer

IGP Mediventures Pvt Ltd

Storage

Store below 30°C

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Product introduction

Metgro Injection is generally administered by a doctor or nurse. The dose you are given will depend on your condition and how you respond to the medicine. You should keep taking this medicine for as long as your doctor recommends. If you stop treatment too early, your symptoms may come back, and your condition may worsen. Let your doctor know about all other medications you are taking as some may affect, or be affected by this medicine.

The most common side effects are injection site reactions (pain, swelling, and redness) and increased liver enzymes. Most of these are temporary and usually resolve with time. Contact your doctor straight away if you are at all concerned about any of these side effects.

Metgro Injection should not be used for patients who are hypersensitive and in breastfeeding women. Before taking this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you are pregnant or planning pregnancy. Your doctor may advise for regular liver function while you are taking this medicine. This medicine can not be used for replacing the traditional therapeutic methods such as transfusion, oxygen therapy and antibiotics for shocks.

Uses of Metgro Injection

How to use Metgro Injection

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

How Metgro Injection works

Metgro Injection blocks the chemicals (digestive enzymes) which helps in digestion and also reduces the chemicals involved in inflammation of the pancreas.

All substitutes for Metgro Injection

For information purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicine.

Quick tips

Ulinastatin should not be used as a replacement to standard therapy for shocks (transfusion, oxygen therapy and antibiotics).
Ulinastatin should be administered with caution if you have a history of allergy.
Tell your doctor if you are or planning to become pregnant or are breastfeeding.

Safety advice

Alcohol

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Metgro Injection. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Metgro Injection may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding

CAUTION

Metgro Injection should be used with caution during breastfeeding. Breastfeeding should be held until the treatment of the mother is completed and the drug is eliminated from her body.

Driving

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether Metgro Injection alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.

Kidney

CAUTION

Metgro Injection should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Metgro Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Metgro Injection is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Metgro Injection may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.

Frequently asked questions

Is Metgro Injection safe?

Metgro Injection is safe if used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by your doctor