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Provera (Medroxyprogesterone Acetate)

Provera
2.5mg Tablet

Prescription required. May be split. Product of New Zealand. Shipped from New Zealand.

Provera
5mg Tablet

Prescription required. May be split. Product of Canada. Shipped from Canada.

Provera
10mg Tablet

Prescription required. May be split. Product of New Zealand. Shipped from New Zealand.


Generic equivalents for Provera... What are generics?

Medroxyprogesterone Acetate
2.5mg Tablet

Prescription required. May be split. Product of Canada. Shipped from Canada.

Medroxyprogesterone Acetate
5mg Tablet

Prescription required. May be split. Product of Canada. Shipped from Canada.

Medroxyprogesterone Acetate
10mg Tablet

Prescription required. May be split. Product of India. Shipped from Mauritius.


To comply with Canadian International Pharmacy Association regulations you are permitted to order a 3-month supply or the closest package size available based on your personal prescription. read more


Medroxyprogesterone Acetate Information

Medroxyprogesterone (me drox' ee proe jes' te rone) Amen®¶ Curretab®¶ Cycrin®¶ Prodroxy®¶ Provera® Premphase® (as a combination product containing Medroxyprogesterone Acetate and Conjugated Estrogens) Prempro® (as a combination product containing Medroxyprogesterone Acetate and Conjugated Estrogens) acetoxymethylprogesterone methylacetoxyprogesterone

Medroxyprogesterone intramuscular (into a muscle) injection and medroxyprogesterone subcutaneous (under the skin) injection are used to prevent pregnancy. Medroxyprogesterone subcutaneous injection is also used to treat endometriosis (a condition in which the type of tissue that lines the uterus (womb) grows in other areas of the body and causes pain, heavy or irregular menstruation [periods], and other symptoms). Medroxyprogesterone is in a class of medications called progestins. It works to prevent pregnancy by preventing ovulation (the release of eggs from the ovaries). Medroxyprogesterone also thins the lining of the uterus. This helps to prevent pregnancy in all women and slows the spread of tissue from the uterus to other parts of the body in women who have endometriosis. Medroxyprogesterone injection is a very effective method of birth control but does not prevent the spread of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV, the virus that causes acquired immunodeficiency syndrome [AIDS]) or other sexually transmitted diseases.

Medroxyprogesterone intramuscular injection comes as a suspension (liquid) to be injected into the buttocks or upper arm. It is usually given once every 3 months (13 weeks) by a healthcare provider in an office or clinic. Medroxyprogesterone subcutaneous injection comes as suspension to be injected just under the skin. It is usually injected once every 12 to 14 weeks by a healthcare provider in an office or clinic. You must receive your first medroxyprogesterone subcutaneous or intramuscular injection only at a time when there is no possibility that you are pregnant. Therefore, you may only receive your first injection during the first 5 days of a normal menstrual period, during the first 5 days after you give birth if you are not planning to breast-feed your baby, or during the sixth week after giving birth if you are planning to breast-feed your baby. If you have been using a different method of birth control and are switching to medroxyprogesterone injection, your doctor will tell you when you should receive your first injection.

Before taking medroxyprogesterone, tell your doctor and pharmacist if you are allergic to medroxyprogesterone (Provera, Depo-Provera), any other medications, or corn. tell your doctor and pharmacist what prescription and nonprescription medications, vitamins, nutritional supplements, and herbal products you are taking. Be sure to mention aminoglutethimide (Cytadren). Your doctor may need to change the doses of your medications or monitor you carefully for side effects. tell your doctor if you have or have ever had cancer of the breasts or female organs; unexplained vaginal bleeding; a missed abortion (a pregnancy that ended when the unborn child died in the uterus but was not expelled from the body); blood clots in your legs, lungs, brain, or eyes; stroke or mini-stroke; seizures; migraine headaches; depression; asthma; diabetes; or heart, kidney, or liver disease. tell your doctor if you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding. If you become pregnant while taking medroxyprogesterone, call your doctor immediately. Medroxyprogesterone should never be used to test for pregnancy or to prevent miscarriage during the first few months of pregnancy. Medroxyprogesterone has not been shown to prevent miscarriage and may harm the fetus. if you are having surgery, including dental surgery, tell the doctor or dentist that you are taking medroxyprogesterone.

You should eat plenty of foods that are rich in calcium and vitamin D while you are receiving medroxyprogesterone injection to help decrease the loss of calcium from your bones. Your doctor will tell you which foods are good sources of these nutrients and how many servings you need each day. Your doctor also may prescribe or recommend calcium or vitamin D supplements.

If you miss an appointment to receive an injection of medroxyprogesterone, call your doctor. You may not be protected from pregnancy if you do not receive your injections on schedule. If you do not receive an injection on schedule, your doctor will tell you when you should receive the missed injection. Your doctor will probably administer a pregnancy test to be sure that you are not pregnant before giving you the missed injection. You should use a different method of birth control, such as condoms until you receive the injection that you missed.

Medroxyprogesterone may cause side effects. Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away: breasts that are tender or produce a liquid changes in menstrual flow irregular vaginal bleeding or spotting acne growth of hair on face loss of hair on scalp difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep drowsiness upset stomach weight gain or loss Some side effects can be serious. The following symptoms are uncommon, but if you experience any of them, call your doctor immediately: pain, swelling, warmth, redness, or tenderness in one leg only slow or difficult speech dizziness or faintness weakness or numbness of an arm or leg shortness of breath coughing up blood sudden sharp or crushing chest pain fast or pounding heartbeat sudden vision changes or loss of vision double vision blurred vision bulging eyes missed periods depression yellowing of the skin or eyes fever hives skin rash itching difficulty breathing or swallowing swelling of the hands, feet, ankles, or lower legs Some laboratory animals who were given medroxyprogesterone developed breast tumors. It is not known if medroxyprogesterone increases the risk of breast cancer in humans. Medroxyprogesterone may also increase the chance that you will develop a blood clot that moves to your lungs or brain. Talk to your doctor about the risks of taking this medication. Medroxyprogesterone may cause other side effects. Call your doctor if you have any unusual problems while taking this medication. If you experience a serious side effect, you or your doctor may send a report to the Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) MedWatch Adverse Event Reporting program online (http://www.fda.gov/Safety/MedWatch) or by phone (1-800-332-1088).

Your doctor will store the medication in his or her office.

You should have a complete physical exam, including blood pressure measurements, breast and pelvic exams, and a Pap test, at least yearly. Follow your doctor's directions for self-examining your breasts; report any lumps immediately. Before you have any laboratory tests, tell the laboratory personnel that you are using medroxyprogesterone. It is important for you to keep a written list of all of the prescription and nonprescription (over-the-counter) medicines you are taking, as well as any products such as vitamins, minerals, or other dietary supplements. You should bring this list with you each time you visit a doctor or if you are admitted to a hospital. It is also important information to carry with you in case of emergencies. ¶ This branded product is no longer on the market. Generic alternatives may be available.

The content on this page is for informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute professional medical advice. Patients should not use the information presented on this page for diagnosing a health-related issue or disease. Before taking any medication or supplements, patients should always consult a physician or qualified healthcare professional for medical advice or information about whether a drug is safe, appropriate or effective.