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medroxyprogesterone acetate tabletsi.p 10mg

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Description

Medroxyprogesterone acetate tablets 10mg

Medroxyprogesterone acetate tablets 10mg - Medroxyprogesterone acetate tablets10mg are used to treat abnormal menstrual bleeding, absent or irregular menstruation (amenorrhea), and to prevent thickening of the uterine lining (endometrial hyperplasia) in postmenopausal women taking estrogen hormone replacement therapy. Medroxyprogestorone is a progestin hormone.

How Medroxyprogesterone acetate works?

One progestin, or female hormone, is medroxyprogesterone acetate. It functions by taking the place of the progesterone the body naturally produces but is unable to produce. In menopausal women taking estrogen (another female hormone), inhibits the thickening of the uterine lining and treats painful, irregular, or missing menstrual cycles. It functions as a contraceptive as well.

Uses of Medroxyprogesterone acetate tablets

Medroxyprogesterone is used to treat amenorrhea (abnormal stopping of menstrual periods) and abnormal uterine bleeding. In women on conjugated estrogens, it is also used to prevent endometrial hyperplasia or thickening of the uterine or womb lining. This medication is a hormone called progesterone.

Common side effects of Medroxyprogesterone acetate tablets

Headache, Abdominal pain, Nervousness, Depression, Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping), Nausea, Breast pain, Uterine bleeding, Acne, Urticaria, Vaginal discharge, and Abdominal discomfort.

Precautions

Avoid smoking while you are taking Medroxyprogesterone acetate tablets. Smoking significantly increases your risk of blood clots.

Expert advice for Medroxyprogesterone acetate tablets

• Medroxyprogesterone acetate is used for a wide range of menstrual disorders such as heavy, painful, or missing periods, and endometriosis.
• In higher doses, it is used in the treatment of breast cancer and endometrial (lining of the uterus) cancer.
• This may cause bleeding or spotting between menstrual periods. Let your doctor know if this happens frequently.
• If you get intense headaches, stabbing pains, swelling in one leg, breathing difficulties, abrupt changes in your vision or hearing, or yellowing of the skin or whites of your eyes, stop taking Medroxyprogesterone acetate and contact your doctor right away.
• Use a non-hormonal method of conception such as condoms to prevent pregnancy while you are taking this medication.
• Do not take Medroxyprogesterone acetate if you're pregnant or lactating, have unusual vaginal bleeding, or have a history of blood clots, stroke, heart attack, liver problems, or bleeding problems.

Conclusion

We are providing all the information about Medroxyprogesterone acetate tablets10mg. It is an extremely effective contraceptive when used with relatively higher doses to prevent ovulation. Medroxyprogesterone acetate tablets are also used in combination with estrogen in postmenopausal hormone therapy in postmenopausal women to treat and prevent menopausal symptoms such as hot flashes, vaginal atrophy, and osteoporosis.