Provera (Medroxyprogesterone Acetate): Uses and Side Effects
Provera FAQ
How does Provera work?
Provera helps correct hormonal imbalances in your body. This drug is approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat: An abnormal absence of menstrual periods due to another condition (secondary amenorrhea)
What are the side effects of Provera?
The following side effects have been reported with the u se of Provera with an estrogen. Side effects are grouped by how serious they are and how often they happen when you are treated. severe pains in your chest or legs with or without shortness of breath, weakness and fatigue
Is Provera a contraceptive?
The oral drug Provera by itself is not a contraceptive. You'll need to use another birth control method to avoid pregnancy. Keep in mind that Provera can't always be taken along with hormonal birth control. Provera is also used for conditions it hasn't received FDA approval for, including:
Is Provera the same as Depo-Provera?
Provera is not the same thing as Depo-Provera, the injectable birth control drug. The oral drug Provera by itself is not a contraceptive. You'll need to use another birth control method to avoid pregnancy. Keep in mind that Provera can't always be taken along with hormonal birth control.
What is Provera used for?
Written by Cerner Multum. What is Provera? Provera is a form of progesterone (a hormone) that is used to treat conditions such as absent or irregular menstrual periods, or abnormal uterine bleeding. Provera is also used to decrease the risk of endometrial hyperplasia (a condition that may lead to uterine cancer) while taking estrogens.
What does Provera look like?
What Provera looks like and contents of the pack Provera 2.5 mg tablets are orange, round, convex tablets scored on one side and marked ‘U64’ on the other. They are available in packs of 30 or 100 tablets. Provera 10 mg tablets are white, round, convex tablets scored on one side, and marked ‘UPJOHN 50’ on the other side.
What are Provera 10 mg tablets?
Provera 10 mg tablets are white, round, convex tablets scored on one side, and marked ‘UPJOHN 50’ on the other side. They are available in packs of 10, 20, 50, 90 or 100 tablets. The score line is only to facilitate breaking for ease of swallowing and not to divide into equal doses. Not all pack sizes may be marketed.
How do I get information about Provera medroxyprogesterone acetate?
You can ask for information about PROVERA that is written for health professionals. You can get more information by calling the toll-free number, 1-800-438-1985. What are the ingredients in PROVERA? Each PROVERA tablet for oral administration contains 2.5 mg, 5 mg or 10 mg of medroxyprogesterone acetate and the following inactive ingredients:
Provera References
If you want to know more about Provera, consider exploring links below:
What Is Provera
- https://www.drugs.com/mtm/provera.html
- https://www.nhs.uk/medicines/medroxyprogesterone-tablets/about-medroxyprogesterone-tablets/
- https://www.verywellhealth.com/getting-your-period-on-provera-2616535
- https://www.medicine.com/drug/provera
- https://www.medicines.org.uk/emc/product/3547/pil
- https://www.webmd.com/drugs/2/drug-6996/provera-oral/details
- https://patient.info/medicine/medroxyprogesterone-tablets-climanor-provera
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