Provera 10mg (Generic)

WHAT IS THIS MEDICATION FOR?

Provera 10mg (Generic) is a type of female hormone (progestin). This medication is similar to the progesterone that your body naturally makes and is given to replace the hormone when your body is not making enough of it. This medication is used to treat abnormal bleeding from the uterus and to restore normal menstrual periods. Medroxyprogesterone is also used as part of combination hormone replacement therapy with estrogens to reduce menopause symptoms (such as hot flashes). Medroxyprogesterone is added to estrogen replacement therapy to reduce the risk of cancer of the uterus.This medication must not be used to test for pregnancy.

HOW TO USE?

Take this medication by mouth as directed by your doctor. Follow the dosing schedule carefully. Ask your doctor if you have any questions. The dosage is based on your medical condition and response to therapy. For use in combination hormone replacement therapy with estrogens, take this medication usually once daily for the prescribed number of days each month as directed. For the treatment of stopped menstrual periods (amenorrhea) and abnormal bleeding from the uterus, take this drug usually once daily for 5-10 days during the second half of the planned menstrual cycle or as directed by your doctor. Withdrawal bleeding usually occurs within 3-7 days after you stop taking the medication.

SIDE EFFECTS:

Nausea, Bloating, Breast tenderness, Headache, Change in vaginal discharge, Mood swings, Blurred vision, Dizziness, Drowsiness, or Weight gain/loss may occur. Unusual vaginal bleeding (such as spotting, breakthrough bleeding), Mental/mood changes (such as depression, memory loss), Swelling of the hands/feet, frequent/burning/painful urination, breast lumps, dark patches on the skin or face (melasma), Yellowing eyes/skin, unusual tiredness. Blood clots (such as heart attack, stroke, blood clots in the lungs or legs, blindness). Chest/jaw/left arm pain, weakness on one side of the body, Trouble speaking, Sudden vision changes (such as blurred/double vision, loss of vision, bulging eyes), Confusion, Sudden severe headache, Severe dizziness, Fainting, Trouble breathing, Coughing up blood, Pain/redness/swelling/weakness of the arms/legs, Calf pain/swelling that is warm to the touch.

PRECAUTIONS:

Before taking medroxyprogesterone, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are allergic to it; or if you have any other allergies. Some Canadian brands of this product may contain inactive ingredients (such as soybean), which can cause allergic reactions or other problems. Some people who are allergic to peanuts may also be allergic to soy. Before using this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist your medical history, especially of: blood clots, bleeding in the brain, liver disease, cancer of the breast or other female organs, vaginal bleeding of unknown cause, a loss of pregnancy with some tissue remaining in the uterus ("missed abortion"), family medical history (especially breast lumps and cancer), kidney disease, obesity, heart disease (such as past heart attacks, coronary artery disease, congestive heart failure), high blood pressure, seizures, migraine headaches, asthma, high blood levels of cholesterol/fats, depression, diabetes, strokes. This drug may make you dizzy or drowsy. Alcohol or marijuana (cannabis) can make you more dizzy or drowsy. Talk to your doctor if you are using marijuana (cannabis). Notify your doctor beforehand if you will be having surgery or will be confined to a chair/bed for a long time (such as on a long plane flight). Smoking combined with this medication further increases your risk for strokes, blood clots, high blood pressure, and heart attacks. This medication may cause blotchy, dark areas on your face and skin (melasma). Sunlight may worsen this effect. This medication should not be used during pregnancy. If you become pregnant or think you may be pregnant, tell your doctor right away. This drug passes into breast milk. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.

CAN I TAKE IT WITH OTHER MEDICINES?

Drug interactions may change how your medications work or increase your risk for serious side effects. A product that may interact with this drug is: aminoglutethimide. Other medications can affect the removal of medroxyprogesterone from your body, which may affect how medroxyprogesterone works. Examples include rifamycins (such as rifampin), St. John's wort, drugs used to treat seizures (such as carbamazepine, phenobarbital, phenytoin).

THERAPEUTIC CLASSIFICATION:

Oestrogens & Progesterones & Related Synthetic Drugs.