Generic Name - Medroxyprogesterone
Category - Contraceptive
Indications
Abnormal menstruation, Irregular Vaginal bleeding.
Generic Medroxyprogesterone is indicated to treat abnormal menstruation (periods) or irregular vaginal bleeding or abnormal uterine bleeding caused by a hormonal imbalance. Medroxyprogesterone acts like the natural hormone progesterone. Natural progesterone is essential to normal reproductive functioning of the womb and reproductive system.
Generic for Medroxyprogesterone Contraindications and Drug Interactions
Generic Medroxyprogesterone is contraindicated in patients, who are hypersensitive to this drug, medications that belong to this class of drugs or had an allergic reaction to it in the past.
Generic Medroxyprogesterone should not be taken by patients who have a history of the following ailment conditions.
Asthma
blood vessel disease, blood clotting disorder, or suffered a stroke
breast cancer
heart, kidney or liver disease
high blood lipids or cholesterol
mental depression
migraine
seizures (convulsions)
vaginal bleeding
There are a number of medications that interact with Generic Medroxyprogesterone. It is important to take the doctor's counsel if you are taking any of the following.
Antibiotics or medicines for infections
barbiturate medicines
bosentan
bromocriptine
mediciations for treating seizures
modafinil
St.john's wort
Generic for Medroxyprogesterone Dosage
The following information just highlights the general average dosage of GenericMedroxyprogesterone
The usual recommended dosage of Generic Medroxyprogesterone to restore menstrual periods is 5 to 10 milligrams daily for 5 to 10 days. For Abnormal Uterine Bleeding Due to Hormonal Imbalance, beginning on the 16th or 21st day of your menstrual cycle, one has to take 5 to 10 milligrams daily for 5 to 10 days. To accompany Estrogen Replacement Therapy, 5 or 10 milligrams of Generic Medroxyprogesterone a day for 12 to 14 days each month, beginning on either Day 1 or Day 16 of the cycle is usually prescribed.
Generic for Medroxyprogesterone Adverse Effects
Some of the most serious Generic Medroxyprogesterone side Effects include breast tenderness or discharge, numbness or pain in the arm or leg, pain in the chest, groin or leg, severe headache, stomach pain, sudden shortness of breath, unusual weakness or tiredness, vision or speech problems and yellowing of skin or eyes.
This is not a complete list of all Side effects. Do concur with your doctor and follow his directions completely when you are taking Generic Medroxyprogesterone.
Generic for Medroxyprogesterone and Pregnancy
Generic Medroxyprogesterone is not receommended to be used during pregnancy.
Generic for Medroxyprogesterone and Breastfeeding
Detectable amounts of drug have been identified in the milk of mothers using Generic Medroxyprogesterone. It is best fo consult your doctor and seek medical opinion.
Generic for Medroxyprogesterone and Pediatric
The safety and effectiveness of Generic Medroxyprogesterone in pediatric patients below the age of 12 years have not been established. Not withstanding the age, talk to your doctor and seek medical advice.
Generic for Medroxyprogesterone and Geriatric
The safety and effectiveness of Generic Medroxyprogesterone in geriatric patients have not been established.
Note
The above information about Generic Medroxyprogesterone serves as an information resource only and is not intended to substitute professional medical advice, examination, diagnosis and treatment. Always seek the counsel of your doctor, physician or pharmacist before starting any new treatment or making changes to existing therapy.
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