Product Details: Depo-Provera (Medroxyprogesterone)

Description

This medicine is a progestin hormone used to prevent pregnancy. It may also be used to treat other conditions as determined by your doctor.

Directions

Follow the directions for using this medicine provided by your doctor. This medicine comes with a patient information leaflet. Read it carefully. This medicine is usually administered as an injection at your doctor's office, hospital, or clinic. Ask your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist any questions that you may have about this medicine. This medicine is sometimes used at home as an injection. If you are using this medicine at home, a healthcare professional will provide detailed instructions for its appropriate use. Ask any questions that you may have about this medicine or giving injections. This medicine is given every 3 months (13 weeks). It is very important that you return to your doctor's office for your next injection promptly at the end of the 3 month interval. STORE THIS MEDICINE as directed on the prescription label. Use this medicine regularly to receive the most benefit from it. IF YOU MISS A DOSE OF THIS MEDICINE, contact your doctor as soon as possible.

Cautions

DO NOT USE THIS MEDICINE if you have had an allergic reaction to it or are allergic to any ingredient in this product. This medicine does not protect against HIV infection (AIDS) or other sexually transmitted diseases. DO NOT USE this medicine for longer than 2 years without checking with your doctor. Laboratory and/or medical tests, including bone mineral density tests, blood pressure measurements, or breast, abdominal, or pelvic examinations may be performed to monitor your progress or to check for side effects. You should have a physical examination regularly as directed by your doctor while you are using this medicine. KEEP ALL DOCTOR AND LABORATORY APPOINTMENTS while you are using this medicine. THIS MEDICINE MAY AFFECT CERTAIN LAB TEST RESULTS. Make sure laboratory personnel and your doctors know you are taking this medicine. BEFORE YOU HAVE ANY MEDICAL OR DENTAL TREATMENTS, EMERGENCY CARE, OR SURGERY, tell the doctor or dentist that you are using this medicine. This medicine may take time to wear off after your last dose. You may not be able to become pregnant for several months after stopping this medicine. Discuss any concerns with your doctor or pharmacist. This medicine may cause dizziness. DO NOT DRIVE, OPERATE MACHINERY, OR DO ANYTHING ELSE THAT COULD BE DANGEROUS until you know how you react to this medicine. Using this medicine alone, with other medicines, or with alcohol may lessen your ability to drive or to perform other potentially dangerous tasks. THIS MEDICINE MAY CAUSE dark skin patches on your face. Exposure to the sun may make these patches darker. If patches develop, use a sunscreen or protective clothing when exposed to the sun, sunlamps, or tanning booths. CAUTION IS ADVISED WHEN USING THIS MEDICINE IN TEENAGERS AND YOUNG ADULTS because they may be more sensitive to the effects of this medicine. FOR WOMEN: DO NOT USE THIS MEDICINE if you are pregnant. IF YOU SUSPECT THAT YOU COULD BE PREGNANT, contact your doctor immediately. THIS MEDICINE IS EXCRETED IN BREAST MILK. IF YOU ARE OR WILL BE BREAST-FEEDING while you are using this medicine, check with your doctor or pharmacist to discuss the risks to your baby. IF YOU HAVE DIABETES, this medicine may affect your blood sugar. Check your blood sugar level closely and ask your doctor before adjusting the dose of your diabetes medicine.

Side Effects

SIDE EFFECTS, that may go away during treatment, include changes in menstrual flow; breakthrough bleeding; spotting; missed periods; weight gain; headache; weakness or tiredness; stomach pain or discomfort; nausea; trouble sleeping; dizziness; hot flashes; acne; nervousness; hair loss; decreased interest in sex; breast swelling or tenderness; pelvic or joint pain; leg cramps; or pain, swelling, or redness at the injection site. If they continue or are bothersome, check with your doctor. CHECK WITH YOUR DOCTOR AS SOON AS POSSIBLE if you experience mental or mood changes; unusual vaginal discharge or irritation; or swelling of your hands, legs, or feet. CHECK WITH YOUR DOCTOR IMMEDIATELY if you experience unusually heavy or continuous vaginal bleeding; sudden or severe headache; sudden or severe vomiting or dizziness; fainting; sudden loss of coordination; slurred speech; sudden loss of vision or changes in vision; weakness, numbness, or pain in the arms or legs; chest pain; sudden shortness of breath; coughing up blood; pain, swelling, or tenderness in the calf; severe abdominal pain or tenderness; yellowing of the eyes/skin; or pus or bleeding at the injection site. An allergic reaction to this medicine is unlikely, but seek immediate medical attention if it occurs. Symptoms of an allergic reaction include rash, itching, swelling, severe dizziness, or trouble breathing. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist.

Active Ingredients

Medroxyprogesterone