Provera (Medroxyprogesterone Acetate)


Brand Name: Provera

Generic Name: Medroxyprogesterone Acetate

Manufacturer/Agent: Pfizer-pharmacia


Formulation: tabs

Strength: 5mg

Pack size: 24

Trade Price: KES 471.00

Retail Price: @ KES 26.17


Class: Progestogens (Endocrine system drugs)

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Molecular Formulae: C24H34O4 = 386.5

Precautions: Undiagnosed uterine bleeding. pregnancy.

Indications/Uses: Contraception as a depot injection 150mg. endometriosis, orally upto 10mg tid.

Interactions:

Side Effects: Nausea. weight gain. menstrual disturbance. breast tenderness. headache. depression. insomnia. indigestion.