Medroxyprogesterone Acetate Overview

(me DROKS ee proe JES te rone)

Depo-Provera®; Depo-Provera® Contraceptive; depo-subQ provera 104™; Provera®

Alti-MPA; Apo-Medroxy®; Depo-Prevera®; Depo-Provera®; Gen-Medroxy; Novo-Medrone; Provera-Pak; Provera®

Megestron; Provera

Contraceptive; Progestin

• Do not take this medicine during the first 4 months of pregnancy. Progestins may cause birth defects. Contact healthcare provider if you think you may be pregnant. This medicine does not prevent the spread of sexually-transmitted diseases.

• Women taking this medicine for birth control may lose bone. Bone loss is greater the longer the medicine is used. It is not known what the risk will be to bones when used in teenage and young adult women.

• This medicine does not mix well with some medicines. Serious reactions may occur. Check all medicines with healthcare provider.

• If you have an allergy to medroxyprogesterone acetate or any other part of this medicine.

• Tell healthcare provider if you are allergic to any medicine. Make sure to tell about the allergy and how it affected you. This includes telling about rash; hives; itching; shortness of breath; wheezing; cough; swelling of face, lips, tongue, or throat; or any other symptoms involved.

• If you have any of the following conditions: Blood clots, liver disease, stroke, or unexplained vaginal bleeding.

• If you are pregnant or may be pregnant.

• Progestins are produced by the body and are used for development of milk-producing glands and maintenance of the menstrual cycle.

• Medroxyprogesterone acetate prevents egg development and ovulation which protects against pregnancy.

• This medicine is given as a shot into a muscle or vein. depo-subQ provera 104™ is given as a shot into the fatty part of the skin.

• Take tablet with or without food. Take with food if it causes an upset stomach.

• Follow diet plan and exercise program as recommended by healthcare provider.

• Take a missed dose as soon as possible.

• If it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and return to your regular schedule.

• Do not take a double dose or extra doses.

• Change in condition being treated. Is it better, worse, or about the same?

• Periodic breast (monthly self-exam) and yearly gynecologic exams are important.

• Bone density test.

• Follow up with healthcare provider.

• Store tablets at room temperature.

• Protect tablets from moisture. Do not store in a bathroom or kitchen.

• The injection will be given to you in a healthcare setting. You will not store it at home.

• If you have a life-threatening allergy, wear allergy identification at all times.

• Do not share your medicine with others and do not take anyone else's medicine.

• Keep all medicine out of the reach of children and pets.

• Most medicines can be thrown away in household trash after mixing with coffee grounds or kitty litter and sealing in a plastic bag.

• Keep a list of all your medicines (prescription, natural products, supplements, vitamins, over-the-counter) with you. Give this list to healthcare provider (doctor, nurse, nurse practitioner, pharmacist, physician assistant).

• Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or in Canada to Health Canada's Canada Vigilance Program at 1-866-234-2345.

• Talk with healthcare provider before starting any new medicine, including over-the-counter, natural products, or vitamins.

Created: 2005-04-07 16:56:55.0

Modified: 2010-03-09 08:27:00.0

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