What is the brand name for Progesterone?
The brand name for Progesterone is Prometrium.
PTCE Top 200 · #117
Progesterone
Prometrium
Progesterone is the generic name for the brand-name drug Prometrium. It is a progestin (progesterone) used to treat HRT, amenorrhea. On the PTCE Top 200 drug list, Progesterone ranks #117 and is one of the most frequently tested hormones/women's health medications — commonly quizzed on its brand–generic pair, drug class, and key side effects.
| Generic name | Progesterone |
|---|---|
| Brand name(s) | Prometrium |
| Drug class | Progestin (progesterone) |
| Class group | Hormones/Women's Health |
| Common use | HRT, amenorrhea |
| DEA schedule | Unscheduled |
| Availability | Prescription only (Rx) |
What is Progesterone used for?
Progestin hormone used with estrogen in hormone therapy to reduce endometrial hyperplasia risk; also used for certain menstrual disorders and as progesterone support in select settings depending on formulation.
What drug class is Progesterone?
Progesterone is a Progestin (progesterone) in the Hormones/Women's Health group. Knowing the class is the fastest way to predict its uses, side effects, and the brand↔generic pairs the PTCE tests.
Common side effects of Progesterone
- arrow_rightDrowsiness
- arrow_rightDizziness
- arrow_rightBreast tenderness
- arrow_rightBloating
- arrow_rightMood changes
- arrow_rightHeadache
Major interactions
- arrow_rightCYP3A4 inducers (e.g., rifampin, carbamazepine, phenytoin, St John’s wort) may ↓ progesterone levels
- arrow_rightOther sedatives can add drowsiness (oral progesterone often taken at bedtime)
Is Progesterone a controlled substance?
No. Progesterone is not a federally controlled substance (it is unscheduled by the DEA).
How to remember Progesterone (PTCE mnemonic)
PRO-metrium PROtects the endometrium — progesterone given with estrogen prevents endometrial hyperplasia. Bedtime dose (drowsy/dizzy); peanut oil capsule (allergy alert).
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Progesterone is given WITH estrogen in HRT to protect the uterine lining — and Prometrium capsules famously contain peanut oil, an allergy screening point.
Progesterone FAQ
What is Progesterone used for?
Progesterone is used to treat HRT, amenorrhea. Progestin hormone used with estrogen in hormone therapy to reduce endometrial hyperplasia risk; also used for certain menstrual disorders and as progesterone support in select settings depending on formulation.
What drug class is Progesterone?
Progesterone is a Progestin (progesterone) (Hormones/Women's Health group).
Is Progesterone a controlled substance?
No. Progesterone is not a federally controlled substance (it is unscheduled by the DEA).
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