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MEDROSTERONA 500mg Capsule 20s

Medroxyprogesterone (Acetate):500mg | Contraceptives

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Manufactured / Marketed By : SeigniorProduct Form : CapsulePack Size : 20sIngredients : Medroxyprogesterone (Acetate):500mgGeneric Category : Contraceptives

How it works

MEDROSTERONA 500mg Capsule 20s works by stopping the growth of the lining of the uterus and by causing the uterus to produce certain hormones.

Side effects

Major & minor side effects for MEDROSTERONA 500mg Capsule 20s

  • Weight gain
  • Depression
  • Hot flashes
  • Joint pain
  • Breast pain and tenderness
  • Loss of vision or blurred vision rare
  • Swelling of face, lips, eyelids, tongue, hands and feet rare
  • White vaginal discharge
  • Shortness of breath
  • Itching
  • Hair loss
  • Headache
  • Dizziness
  • Nausea and Vomiting
  • Abdominal cramps

Uses of MEDROSTERONA 500mg Capsule 20s

What is it prescribed for?

  • Endometrial hyperplasia

    This medicine is used to prevent endometrial hyperplasia, a condition where the female sex hormones are imbalanced and heavy bleeding or intermittent bleeding between periods is experienced.

  • Abnormal uterine bleeding

    This medicine is used to treat abnormal bleeding from the uterus.

  • Amenorrhoea

    This medicine is used to treat the absence of menstruation in women of childbearing potential due to a lack of progesterone in their bodies.

Concerns

Frequently asked questions

  • Onset of action

    The amount of time required for this medicine to show its effect is not clinically established.

  • Duration of Effect

    The amount of time for which this medicine remains active in the body is not clinically established.

  • Safe with Alchohol?

    Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.

  • Is it habit forming?

    No habit forming tendencies were reported.

  • Usage in pregnancy?

    This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women.

  • Usage while breast-feeding?

    This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless absolutely necessary. Discuss all the risks and benefits with your doctor before taking this medicine. Your doctor may prescribe an alternative medicine based on your clinical condition.

When not to use?

  • Allergy

    This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with a known allergy to MEDROSTERONA 500mg Capsule 20s or any other inactive ingredients present along with the formulation.

  • Pregnancy

    This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with a known or suspected pregnancy.

  • Breast cancer

    This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with breast cancer or suspected breast cancer. Patients with a family history of breast cancer should be monitored closely during treatment with this medicine.

  • Liver Disease

    This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with liver diseases due to the risk of adverse effects.

  • Undiagnosed vaginal bleeding

    This medicine is not recommended for use if you have an abnormal bleeding episode that has not been diagnosed by a doctor. Report any menstrual irregularities to the doctor immediately.

Warnings

Warnings for special population
  • Pregnancy

    This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women.

  • Breast-feeding

    This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless absolutely necessary. Discuss all the risks and benefits with your doctor before taking this medicine. Your doctor may prescribe an alternative medicine based on your clinical condition.

General Warnings
  • Bone mineral density

    The use of this medicine may induce bone loss and may increase the risk of fractures. This risk is especially higher in patients with a known history of osteoporosis. Close monitoring of the clinical condition, appropriate corrective measures, dose adjustments, or replacement with a suitable alternative may be necessary based on the clinical condition.

  • Other medicines

    This medicine may interact with many other medicines and may cause severe adverse effects. Hence, it is advised that you inform the doctor about all your current medicines including any herbs and supplements before beginning treatment with this medicine.

  • Cardiovascular disorders

    Use of this medicine may increase the risk of cardiovascular diseases. Hence, this medicine should be used with caution and cardiac function monitoring is required while on this medication. Appropriate corrective measures, dose adjustments, or replacement with a suitable alternative may be necessary based on the clinical condition.

Dosage

  • Missed Dose

    If a dose of this medicine is missed, take the dose as soon as you remember it. If it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and take the next dose. Do not double the dose to make up for the missed one.

  • Overdose

    Seek emergency medical treatment or contact the doctor in case of an overdose.

Interactions

Interaction with Medicines
  • Carbamazepine moderate
  • Griseofulvin severe
  • Ketoconazole moderate
  • Insulin moderate
  • Acitretin severe
  • Protease inhibiors severe
Disease interactions
  • severe

    This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with a known or suspected breast cancer due to the increased risk of worsening of the patient's condition. Patients with a strong family history of breast cancer should be monitored closely during treatment with this medicine.

  • severe

    Use of this medicine is not recommended in patients with a history of liver diseases or active liver diseases due to the increased risk of worsening of the patient's condition.Depression

  • moderate

    This medicine should be used with caution in patients with a history of depression or active depression due to the increased risk of worsening of the patient's symptoms. Close monitoring of the clinical condition, appropriate dose adjustments, or replacement with a suitable alternative may be necessary based on the clinical condition.Thromboembolism

  • severe

    Use of this medicine is not recommended in patients having a clotting disorder, cerebrovascular disease, or active thrombophlebitis due to the increased risk of worsening of the patient's condition. Replacement with a suitable alternative may be necessary based on the clinical condition.

  • moderate

    Use of this medicine may sometimes cause side effects such as loss of vision, blurred vision, or retinal vascular lesions. This risk is especially higher in patients with a history of vision problems or active vision problems. Any vision problems should be reported to the doctor on priority. Close monitoring of the clinical condition, appropriate dose adjustments, or replacement with a suitable alternative may be necessary based on the clinical condition.

  • moderate

    This medicine should be administered cautiously in patients with fluid overload or edema due to the increased risk of worsening of the patient's condition. Close monitoring of the clinical condition, appropriate dose adjustments, or replacement with a suitable alternative may be necessary based on the clinical condition.

Lab interactions

General Instructions

Take this medicine exactly as instructed by the doctor. Do not take larger amounts than prescribed. Seek emergency medical treatment in case of any side effects. Ensure that the course of treatment is completed. Do not stop the use of this medicine without consulting your doctor.

Other details

  • Can be taken with or without food, as advised by your doctor
  • To be taken as instructed by doctor
  • Does not cause sleepiness

References

Additional Information:

One of the following licensed pharmacy from the nearest location will deliver MEDROSTERONA 500mg Capsule 20s. The details of the licensed pharmacy shall be shared once you request the drugs and the respective pharmacy accepts your request based on valid prescription and availability.

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