Makena™ (hydroxyprogesterone caproate) is a drug used to prevent repeat preterm births. It comes in the form of an injection that is given once a week by your healthcare provider. Generally, it is started sometime between 16 and 21 weeks of pregnancy. Treatment typically continues until week 37 of pregnancy or when you deliver the baby, whichever comes first.
(To learn more, click Makena. This article talks about how it works, possible side effects, what to do in cases of overdose, and more. You can also click any of the links in the box to the right for specific information.)
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