Provera tablets 5mg (medroxyprogesterone acetate)

Key information summary

Efficacy & effects

This medication is used for secondary amenorrhea, functional uterine bleeding, and mild to moderate endometriosis. It is also prescribed as a combination therapy when estrogen is administered to postmenopausal women who have not undergone hysterectomy. It effectively aids in treating these conditions and improves symptoms.

Dosage

Urticaria, angioedema, anaphylaxis, anaphylactoid reactions → severe allergic reactions Thromboembolism and thrombosis (deep vein thrombosis, myocardial infarction, cerebral thrombosis, cerebral embolism, thrombophlebitis, pulmonary embolism, etc.) → severe cardiovascular thrombosis Cerebral hemorrhage → serious neurological symptoms Dyspnea → breathing problems Jaundice, cholestatic jaundice → liver abnormalities (jaundice) Optic neuritis (partial or complete loss of vision) → serious neurological symptoms

Precautions

This medication should not be used during the first four months of pregnancy. Using this medication early in pregnancy may risk abnormalities in the fetus's reproductive organs. Caution is advised if pregnancy occurs while taking this medication, as there may be potential risks to the fetus. Prolonged use may decrease bone density, so it is recommended to take enough calcium and vitamin D, and consider undergoing bone density tests if necessary. For postmenopausal women aged 65 and older, the risk of dementia may increase, so this medication is not used for dementia prevention. There may be an increased risk of ovarian cancer in women after menopause, so caution is needed for prolonged use. Do not use this medication within one week after surgery or in patients with a history of thrombosis, heart disease, liver disease, or breast cancer. Patients with risk factors for thrombosis or those with hypertension, diabetes, or liver disease should be managed particularly carefully while using this medication. This medication can cause various side effects such as allergic reactions, skin rashes, breast pain, thrombosis, depression, headaches, and gastrointestinal disturbances, so seek medical advice immediately if any abnormal symptoms occur. Due to the risks of dementia, decreased bone density, and thrombosis, regular check-ups and health status monitoring are essential. Women who are pregnant or may become pregnant, as well as nursing mothers, should not take this medication, and if pregnancy is confirmed while taking it, treatment should be stopped immediately. This medication may interact with other drugs, so it is important to inform the healthcare provider of any other medications being taken. It should not be used in children as safety and efficacy have not been established.

Side effects

Breast pain, breast tenderness, galactorrhea, itching, generalized rash, acne, erythema multiforme, acanthosis nigricans, melasma, hirsutism, hypertrichosis, alopecia, palpitations, tachycardia, increased blood pressure, cervical mucus, cervical discharge, premenstrual syndrome, changes in libido, symptoms similar to cystitis, uterine bleeding (irregular, increased, decreased, spotting), depression, insomnia, irritability, excitement, loss of concentration, apathy, drowsiness, impaired consciousness,

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