Hestia Injection (Placenta Extract)

Adult administration

As placenta extract, administer 2 mL subcutaneously once, three times a week for two weeks (total of 6 times).

This medication is an ampule injection; therefore, there is a risk of foreign body effects when the glass container shatters. Extra caution should be taken when opening the container, especially for children and the elderly, to avoid glass fragments mixing. This medication contains ingredients extracted from human placentas. Even though tests are conducted to check for infections during collection, and processes reduce the risk of infection during manufacturing, it is not possible to eliminate the infection risk completely. Thus, this medication should only be used in required cases at minimal dosages. Additionally, this product contains benzyl alcohol, which can cause serious respiratory problems in premature or low-birth-weight infants, requiring vigilance. This medication should not be used in the following cases: if there is an allergy to the drug, if severe illnesses affecting the heart, liver, or kidneys are present, or in neonates and premature infants. Patients with an allergic constitution should use this medication with extreme caution. Shock symptoms may occur while using this medication; if any symptoms present, usage should be immediately discontinued, and appropriate medical attention sought. Discontinuation of administration is also required if hypersensitivity reactions such as chills, nausea, fever, redness, or rash occur. Pain or redness may occur at the injection site, and rarely, breast pain or gynecomastia may appear, necessitating discontinuation if such symptoms arise. It is crucial to adequately explain and obtain understanding from the patient about the infection risks when using this medication. When administering subcutaneously, it is important to avoid areas with nerve paths and to alternate injection sites, rather than injecting repeatedly in the same area. If severe pain or blood reflux occurs during injection, the needle should be immediately removed, and another area should be injected. This medication must only be administered by subcutaneous injection, and other methods of administration should be avoided.

Serious side effects

Shock

Mild side effects

• Chills
• nausea
• fever
• redness
• rash
• pain at the injection site
• redness at the injection site
• breast pain
• gynecomastia

This medication is sensitive to light and should be stored in a container that protects it from light exposure. Additionally, it is important to maintain a temperature between 1 degree and 30 degrees Celsius when storing the medication. This will help preserve its efficacy.

Appearance

A transparent liquid of pale yellow color in a brown ampule for injection.

Package unit

1 ampule (2 milliliters) × 50 ampules