Mepogest 5 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 5.50 (3 x 10: ৳ 165.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 55.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Medroxyprogesterone acetate tablet |
| Company | Drug international ltd |
| Also available as |
Indications
- Treatment of secondary amenorrhea
- Treatment of abnormal uterine bleeding due to hormonal imbalance
- Reduction of endometrial hyperplasia
- Absence of organic pathology such as fibroids or uterine cancer
Pharmacology
- Transforms proliferative into secretory endometrium
- Devoid of significant estrogenic activity
- Inhibits gonadotropin production
- Prevents follicular maturation and ovulation
Dosage & Administration
- Dosage for secondary amenorrhea
- Dosage for abnormal uterine bleeding
- Dosage for reduction of endometrial hyperplasia
- Progestin withdrawal bleeding timeline
Contraindications
- Undiagnosed abnormal genital bleeding
- History of breast cancer
- Estrogen- or progesterone-dependent neoplasia
- Active DVT, PE, arterial thromboembolic disease
- Known anaphylactic reaction to Medroxyprogesterone Acetate
- Liver impairment or disease
- Known or suspected pregnancy
- History of anaphylactic reaction or angioedema to Medroxyprogesterone Acetate
Side Effects
- Abnormal uterine bleeding
- Breast tenderness
- Thromboembolic disorders
- Nausea and cholestatic jaundice
- Sensitivity reactions and skin issues
- Neuro-ocular lesions
- Central nervous system effects
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Increased risks for hypospadias, clitoral enlargement and labial fusion
- Progestin presence in breast milk
Precautions & Warnings
- Endometrial hyperplasia risks
- Unexpected abnormal vaginal bleeding
- Elevated blood pressure monitoring
- Hypertriglyceridemia associated with estrogen plus progestin therapy
- Hepatic Impairment and cholestatic jaundice
- Fluid retention and its effects
- Hypocalcemia
- Exacerbation of other conditions
Use in Special Populations
- Not indicated in children
- No sufficient studies in geriatric women
Overdose Effects
- Symptoms of overdose
- Treatment of overdose
Therapeutic Class
- Female sex hormones
Storage Conditions
- Temperature and light sensitivity
- Keep out of the reach of children