Provera ingredients
Provera contains Medroxyprogesterone acetate, a derivative of progesterone.
Provera 5 mg uses
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Treatment of endometriosis.
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Treatment of amenorrhea.
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Treatment of abnormal uterine bleeding.
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Help in the treatment of certain cancers, including endometrial cancer, breast cancer, and kidney cancer.
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It is used alongside estrogen to relieve menopausal symptoms in the presence of the uterus (not undergone hysterectomy).
Provera dosage
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The appropriate dose is determined by the doctor.
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Dosage varies depending on the patient's condition.
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Provera is administered at the same time every day.
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Endometriosis dose: 10 mg 3 times per day for 90 days, starting on the first day of the menstrual cycle.
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Amenorrhea dose: 2.5 - 10 mg per day for 10 days.
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Abnormal uterine bleeding treatment dose: 2.5 - 10 mg per day for 5 - 10 days, usually treatment cycle is repeated.
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Menopause symptoms treatment dose with estrogen: 10 - 20 mg per day for at least 10 - 14 days per cycle, or 2.5 - 5 mg per day continuously for 28 days per cycle.
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Kidney cancer and endometrial cancer treatment dose: 100-600 mg per day.
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Breast cancer treatment dose: Daily dose ranges from 400 - 1500 mg.
Provera side effects
Provera may cause some side effects, such as:
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Nervousness.
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Difficulty sleeping.
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fatigue.
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Depression.
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dizziness.
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Rash.
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Hair loss.
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Irregular vaginal bleeding.
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Nausea or vomiting.
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Breast pain.
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Fluid retention.
Provera contraindications
Provera is not used in case of allergies to the drug's ingredients, nor is it used in the following cases:
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stroke, blood clots, or pulmonary embolism.
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Severe liver problems.
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Unusual or irregular vaginal bleeding.
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Blood in urine, that has not been diagnosed yet.
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Breast cancer or breast lumps that have not yet been diagnosed by the doctor.
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Bleeding or discharge from nipples.
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Miscarriage.
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Uterine or ovarian cancer.
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High blood pressure.
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Pregnancy or planning for it.
Provera precautions
The doctor should be consulted before taking Provera, especially in the case of:
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Heart disease.
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kidney disease.
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Migraines.
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Epilepsy.
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Asthma.
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Diabetes.
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Depression.
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Unusual vaginal bleeding.
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Breast or genital cancer.
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Provera may increase the risk of osteoporosis.
Preservation and storage of the drug
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Keep out of children's reach.
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Keep at a temperature below 30 ° C.
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The drug is not used after expiry.
