Breastfeeding warning
Use during breastfeeding only on medical advice.
Leaflet DEPO-PROVERA 150mg injection suspension
- Product code:
- W04096001
- Quantity:
- 1
- Indicated for:
- contraception; gynecologic hormonal disorders
- Route of administration:
- injectable
- Substance:
- medroxyprogesterone (progestogen)
- ATC
- G03AC06 — Genito urinary system and sex hormones | Hormonal contraceptives for systemic use | Progestogens
Precautions:
Pregnancy warning
Use during pregnancy only on medical advice.
Medroxyprogesterone is a synthetic progestin primarily used for the treatment of menstrual disorders, endometriosis, and as part of hormone replacement therapy. It is also used as an injectable contraceptive.
This medication works by regulating hormone levels and preventing excessive growth of the uterine lining. When used as a contraceptive, medroxyprogesterone inhibits ovulation and thickens cervical mucus, thereby preventing fertilization.
Medroxyprogesterone is administered in the form of tablets or injections, depending on the medical indication. It is important to follow the dosing schedule recommended by the doctor to ensure the effectiveness of the treatment.
Adverse effects may include weight gain, mood changes, or irregular bleeding. Patients with a history of thrombosis or severe liver disease should use this medication with caution.
This medication works by regulating hormone levels and preventing excessive growth of the uterine lining. When used as a contraceptive, medroxyprogesterone inhibits ovulation and thickens cervical mucus, thereby preventing fertilization.
Medroxyprogesterone is administered in the form of tablets or injections, depending on the medical indication. It is important to follow the dosing schedule recommended by the doctor to ensure the effectiveness of the treatment.
Adverse effects may include weight gain, mood changes, or irregular bleeding. Patients with a history of thrombosis or severe liver disease should use this medication with caution.
General data about DEPO-PROVERA 150mg
- Substance:
- medroxyprogesterone
- Date of latest medicines list:
- 01-07-2013
- Product code:
- W04096001
- Concentration:
- 150mg
- Pharmaceutical form:
- injection suspension
- Quantity:
- 1
- Product type:
- Original
- Prescription status:
- P-RF — Medicines dispensed with a medical prescription that is retained by the pharmacy and cannot be renewed.
Pharmaceutical forms available for medroxyprogesterone
Concentrations available for medroxyprogesterone
- 104mg
- 10mg
- 150mg
- 500mg