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Sayana Press 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) |
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13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Sayana Press is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Is the use of Sayana Press safe for pregnant women?
Sayana Press should not be taken during pregnancy, or should only be taken on the advice of a doctor as it may have severe side effects.
Is the use of Sayana Press safe during breastfeeding?
Women who are breastfeeding, may experience serious side effects after taking Sayana Press. So it is adviced to consult the doctor before using it.
What is the effect of Sayana Press on the Kidneys?
Sayana Press rarely affects the kidneys.
What is the effect of Sayana Press on the Liver?
Sayana Press may cause harmful effects on liver. if you feel it's having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Sayana Press on the Heart?
Sayana Press has very mild side effects on the heart.
Sayana Press 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 Sayana Press unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Sayana Press habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Sayana Press .
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Sayana Press . So it is best to avoid driving.
Is it safe?
Sayana Press should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, the use of Sayana Press in mental disorders is not effective.
Interaction between Food and Sayana Press
Due to a lack of research, nothing can be said about the consequences of taking Sayana Press together with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Sayana Press
Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Sayana Press .
Yes, long-term use of Sayana Press might cause weight changes (weight gain or weight loss) but this occurs in a few cases only. It is a known side effect of this drug. It is presumed that it causes weight gain through fat deposition. You are advised to do brisk walking daily to keep yourself active and maintaining a healthy weight.
No, Sayana Press should not be discontinued without doctors advice. You are recommended to always consult a doctor before discontinuing this medicine.
Yes, Sayana Press contains medroxyprogesterone which is a steroid. It is a synthetic form of the naturally occurring female sex hormone (progesterone). It should not be confused with anabolic-androgenic steroids which some bodybuilders use, without prescription to build muscle mass.
Yes, Sayana Press is used in the treatment of endometriosis which is a disorder in which tissues that form the lining of the womb grows outside the womb that causes pain and irregular periods. Sayana Press works in endometriosis by thinning out the tissues which are responsible for causing this disorder.
Yes, Sayana Press can be taken with aspirin. No harmful drug interaction has been reported between them. It is safe to take Sayana Press along with aspirin if it does not exceed recommended doses. However, if you feel any discomfort after taking this drug do not hesitate to inform your doctor.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user;Provera® (medroxyprogesterone acetate)
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