Depofemme

Depofemme

medroxyprogesterone

Manufacturer:

Nurturemed

Distributor:

Nurturemed
Concise Prescribing Info
Contents
Medroxyprogesterone acetate
Dosage/Direction for Use
150 mg deep IM every 3 mth. Administer during 1st 5 days of menstrual period, repeat every 3 mth or 6th wk post-partum.
Contraindications
Hypersensitivity. Vag bleeding & mammary pathologic changes of unknown cause. Active thrombophlebitis, history of thromboembolic disorder or cerebrovascular disease; liver function disorder. Pregnancy.
Special Precautions
Perform eye, breast, pelvic & Papanicolaou exam. History of mental depression, DM. May mask climacteric signs & may interfere w/ endocrine or liver function & other lab test. Not for treatment of secondary amenorrhea or functional uterine bleeding.
Adverse Reactions
Anaphylactic or local reaction eg, discoloration at inj site. Menstrual irregularities (bleeding & spotting).
MIMS Class
Depot Contraceptives / Oestrogens, Progesterones & Related Synthetic Drugs
ATC Classification
G03AC06 - medroxyprogesterone ; Belongs to the class of progestogens. Used as systemic contraceptives.
Presentation/Packing
Form
Depofemme susp for inj 150 mg/mL
Packing/Price
(w/ autodisable syringe) 1 mL x 1's
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