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Medroxyprogesterone is an allopathic medicine The correct dosage of Medroxyprogesterone depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Medroxyprogesterone is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
| Age Group | Dosage |
| Adult(Female) |
|
| 13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
|
Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Medroxyprogesterone is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Is the use of Medroxyprogesterone safe for pregnant women?
Medroxyprogesterone can cause severe side effects if taken during pregnancy, so, pregnant women should talk to their doctor before taking it.
Is the use of Medroxyprogesterone safe during breastfeeding?
Women who are breastfeeding may experience severe harmful effects after taking Medroxyprogesterone. It should only be taken after medical advice.
What is the effect of Medroxyprogesterone on the Kidneys?
Medroxyprogesterone rarely affects the kidneys.
What is the effect of Medroxyprogesterone on the Liver?
Medroxyprogesterone can have moderate side effects on the liver. If you notice any harmful effects then stop taking this drug right away. Consult your doctor before using this medicine again.
What is the effect of Medroxyprogesterone on the Heart?
Very few cases of side effects of Medroxyprogesterone on the heart have been reported.
Medroxyprogesterone should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Medroxyprogesterone unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Medroxyprogesterone habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Medroxyprogesterone.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Medroxyprogesterone you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.
Is it safe?
Medroxyprogesterone should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Medroxyprogesterone cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Medroxyprogesterone
Information is not available on the interaction of any foods with Medroxyprogesterone, due to a lack of research on this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Medroxyprogesterone
Information about the interaction of Medroxyprogesterone and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
7 Years of Experience
References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user;Provera® (medroxyprogesterone acetate)
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 351
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 316, 318, 319, 323
