Medroxy 10 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 10.07 (2 x 15: ৳ 302.10)
Strip Price: ৳ 151.05
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Medroxyprogesterone acetate tablet |
| Company | Popular pharmaceuticals ltd |
| Also available as |
Indications
- treatment of secondary amenorrhea
- treatment of abnormal uterine bleeding
- reduce incidence of endometrial hyperplasia
Pharmacology
- transforms proliferative into secretory endometrium
- devoid of significant estrogenic activity
- inhibits gonadotropin production
Dosage & Administration
- dosages for secondary amenorrhea
- dosages for abnormal uterine bleeding
- dosages for reducing endometrial hyperplasia
- progestin withdrawal bleeding occurrence
Contraindications
- undiagnosed abnormal genital bleeding
- history of breast cancer
- active DVT, PE
- known anaphylactic reaction to Medroxyprogesterone Acetate
Side Effects
- abnormal uterine bleeding
- breast tenderness
- thromboembolic disorders
- sensitivity reactions
- mental depression
Pregnancy & Lactation
- increased risks for hypospadias
- should not be used during lactation
- detectable amounts in breast milk
Precautions & Warnings
- lowered incidence of endometrial hyperplasia
- risk of breast cancer
- unexpected abnormal vaginal bleeding
- blood pressure monitoring
- elevated blood pressure
- hypertriglyceridemia
- hepatic impairment
- fluid retention
- hypocalcemia
- exacerbation of other conditions
Use in Special Populations
- not indicated in children
- insufficient studies in the pediatric population
- insufficient studies in geriatric women
Overdose Effects
- nausea and vomiting
- breast tenderness
- dizziness
- abdominal pain
- withdrawal bleeding
Therapeutic Class
- Female Sex hormones
Storage Conditions
- keep below 30°C temperature
- away from light & moisture
- keep out of reach of children