Makena and Asa drug interactions - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Drug interactions are reported among people who take Makena (hydroxyprogesterone caproate) and Asa (aspirin). Common drug interactions include premature delivery among females.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes what interactions people have when they take Makena and Asa. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 48 people who take the same drugs from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Makena?

Makena has active ingredients of hydroxyprogesterone caproate. eHealthMe is studying from 24,292 Makena users. Check the latest studies of Makena.

What is Asa?

Asa has active ingredients of aspirin. It is often used in blood clots. eHealthMe is studying from 32,557 Asa users. Check the latest studies of Asa.



On Jul, 14, 2026

48 people who take Makena and Asa together, and have interactions are studied.

Makena and Asa drug interactions.

What are the common drug interactions of Makena and Asa, by gender? *:

female:

  1. Premature delivery
  2. Premature labour
  3. Induced labour (prematurely stimulating childbirth in a woman)
  4. Injection site bruising
  5. Labour induction
  6. Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit)
  7. Injection site swelling
  8. Abdominal pain lower
  9. Abdominal pain upper
  10. Amniotic cavity infection

male:

n/a

What are the common drug interactions of Makena and Asa, by age (0-1 to 60+)? *:

0-1:

n/a

2-9:

n/a

10-19:

  1. Premature delivery
  2. Abdominal pain lower
  3. Diarrhoea

20-29:

  1. Premature delivery
  2. Abdominal pain upper
  3. Amniotic cavity infection
  4. Anaemia (lack of blood)
  5. Dyspepsia (indigestion)
  6. Gestational hypertension (elevated blood pressure during pregnancy)
  7. Induced labour (prematurely stimulating childbirth in a woman)
  8. Injection site bruising
  9. Injection site pain
  10. Injection site pruritus (severe itching at injection site)

30-39:

  1. Premature delivery
  2. Injection site pain
  3. Injection site nodule (small swelling or aggregation of cells in the body, esp. an abnormal one at injection site)
  4. Injection site erythema (redness at injection site)
  5. Urticaria (rash of round, red welts on the skin that itch intensely)
  6. Headache (pain in head)
  7. Injection site pruritus (severe itching at injection site)
  8. Injection site swelling
  9. Back pain
  10. Dizziness

40-49:

  1. Premature delivery
  2. Premature labour
  3. Premature separation of placenta
  4. Uterine rupture
  5. Asthenia (weakness)
  6. Depression
  7. Dry skin
  8. Emotional disorder
  9. Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit)
  10. Urine output decreased

50-59:

n/a

60+:

n/a

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

  1. Premature Delivery: 42 people, 87.50%
  2. Birth Control: 20 people, 41.67%
  3. High Blood Pressure: 9 people, 18.75%
  4. Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 5 people, 10.42%
  5. Pre-Eclampsia (high blood pressure and significant amounts of protein in the urine of a pregnant woman): 4 people, 8.33%
  6. Premature Labor: 3 people, 6.25%
  7. High Risk Pregnancy: 3 people, 6.25%
  8. Asthma: 3 people, 6.25%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on hydroxyprogesterone caproate and aspirin (the active ingredients of Makena and Asa, respectively), and Makena and Asa (the brand names). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs) are not considered. Dosage of drugs is not considered in the study.

How to use the study?

DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting your doctor. If there are any serious or long term adverse effects discovered in the study, discuss the study with your doctor to ensure that proper medication management will be in place if applicable.

Who is eHealthMe?

With medical big data and proven AI/ML algorithms, eHealthMe provides a platform for everyone to run phase IV clinical trials. We study millions of patients and 5,000 more each day. Results of our real-world drug study have been referenced on 800+ peer-reviewed medical publications, including The Lancet, Mayo Clinic Proceedings, and Nature. Our analysis results are available to researchers, health care professionals, patients (testimonials), and software developers (open API).

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