DEPO PROVERA (MEDROXYPROGESTERONE)

Depo Provera Information

Depo Provera is a contraceptive composed of a female progesterone hormone used to prevent pregnancy by inhibiting ovulation. Depo Provera also causes the cervical mucous to thicken causing the sperm to have a hard time moving towards the uterus. Depo Provera also causes the shedding of the endometrium thereby causing menstruation.

Depo Provera Indications

Depo Provera is a contraceptive to prevent pregnancy. It can be prescribed for females who would not want to get pregnant for a given time.

Depo Provera (the injectable kind) is also used to treat inoperable, recurrent, and metastatic endometrial and/or renal carcinoma.

Depo Provera can also help treating symptoms of certain types of cancer.

Depo Provera may be also used for other purposes aside from the ones mentioned above.

Depo Provera Warnings

Depo Provera is not to be taken by pregnant women as Depo Provera has been known to cause birth defects to the unborn baby. Depo Provera can cause hormonal changes and when taken during pregnancy may cause serious negative effects on the development of the unborn. Do not take Depo Provera if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant.

Depo Provera and its active ingredients pass into the breast milk but have shown no considerable harm to the nursing infant, but it is still best to consult your doctor about this matter.

Depo Provera may not be fully advised for patients with medical conditions such as:

• Osteoporosis
• Diabetes
• Asthma
• Kidney problems
• Liver problems
• Have had stroke
• Current or history of unusual blood clotting
• Breast Cancer
• Uterine or hormonal cancer
• Undiagnosed and abnormal vaginal bleeding
• Hypertension
• Heart problems
• Angina
• migraine
• Depression
• Seizures

If you have any of the above-mentioned problems, your doctor may advise you to cease taking Depo Provera or may advise you to lower your Depo Provera Dosage.

Depo Provera is not a means of protection against sexually transmitted diseases such as aids, gonorrhea and syphilis.

Depo Provera Administration Guidelines

Depo Provera is an injectable and should be administered by a competent healthcare provider. If you are the one administering your Depo Provera medication, always follow your doctor’s instructions on how to properly inject Depo Provera.

Depo Provera as Birth control:

The initial Depo Provera injection is within the first 5 days of the normal menstrual period. If the patient is not breast feeding, Depo Provera should be administered during the first 5 days. If the patient is exclusively breastfeeding, the Depo Provera dose must be given at the sixth week after giving birth.

When Depo Provera is used to prevent pregnancy, it should be administered at 3-month intervals to ensure total protection against pregnancy.

Depo Provera for other uses:

Your doctor may provide you with special instructions on how to use Depo Provera for other types of Depo Provera usage.

Depo Provera Dosage

The exact amount of Depo Provera to be injected can only be effectively determined by your doctor. Do not attempt to prescribe a dosage of Depo Provera for yourself.

Depo Provera Overdose

Overdosage of Depo Provera is not expected to be fatal however, if Depo Provera overdose is suspected, immediately seek medical attention.

Depo Provera Missed Dose

When Depo Provera is used in pregnancy prevention, a missed dose would mean that you are not anymore protected from pregnancy. Observe other methods of birth control when a dose of Depo Provera is missed.

When Depo Provera is used as a treatment for cancers, consult your doctor on how to go about the missed dose of Depo Provera.

Depo Provera Side Effects

The following are the most likely side effects of taking Depo Provera:

• Stopping of menstruation
• Pain and bleeding at the injection site
• Hypertension
• Blood clots in the arms and legs
• Clotting of blood in the lungs
• Dizziness
• Fainting
• Allergic reactions
• Increase in the flow of menses
• Nausea
• Breast tenderness
• Changes in the growth of hair
• Oily skin and acne
• Changes in eating habits, weight and appetite
• Nervousness
• Liver damage
• Jaundice
• Unusual heavy loss of blood during menstrual periods

Other side effects associated with Depo Provera may also occur. Inform your doctor if you experience anything out of the ordinary when on Depo Provera medication.

Depo Provera Drug Reactions

Depo Provera may not work well when used together with Aminoglutethimide (Cytraden) as this drug may decrease the effectiveness of Depo Provera.

Other medicines may also interact unfavorably when used together with Depo Provera. Always inform your doctor of the drugs you are taking before taking Depo Provera.

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