Provera
Medroxyprogesterone acetate tablets for missed periods and irregular bleeding. They are a synthetic progesterone that stabilises the uterine lining.
- Categories
- Women's Health · Menopause & HRT · Hormone Therapy
- Active ingredient
- Medroxyprogesterone Acetate
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Tablet
- Strengths
- 2.5mg · 5mg · 10mg
Provera is the reference name. You receive a generic with the same active ingredient and strength.
Supply requirements for Provera depend on the medicine and destination. The fulfilment partner must confirm them before accepting an order.
Provera details
- Alternative names
- medroxyprogesterone
- Therapeutic class
- Progestogen
- Pharmacological class
- Progesterone Derivative
- Minor side effects
- weight changes; headache; breast tenderness
- Moderate side effects
- fluid retention; mood changes; irregular cycle bleeding
- Dosage forms
- Tablet
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Supply category
- Prescription-only medicine (POM)
- Originator
- Pfizer
- Onset Time
- 2–4 days
- Duration
- 24 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store below 25°C.
- Drug interactions
- Rifampin; Ketoconazole
- Age restrictions
- Approved for adult females.
Contraindications
history of deep vein thrombosis; breast cancer; unexplained vaginal bleeding; pregnancy
Serious side effects
deep vein thrombosis, requires immediate medical attention; pulmonary embolism, requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
Medroxyprogesterone acetate tablets for missed periods and irregular bleeding. They are a synthetic progesterone that stabilises the uterine lining.
Mechanism of action
Inhibits pituitary gonadotropin release, preventing follicular maturation and stabilising the endometrial tissue matrix.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: Highly contraindicated. Avoid during pregnancy. Breastfeeding: Expelled in low amounts.
What you will receive
Provera names the medicine you are looking for. What ships is a generic version of it.
- A generic containing Medroxyprogesterone Acetate at the strength you pick.
- Which generic brand and maker ships depends on stock and destination.
- Check the active ingredient, strength, form, pack, seal, batch and expiry when it arrives.