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USES: This medication prevents ovulation resulting in a contraceptive effect. It is used to prevent pregnancy in women.
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Depo-ProveraContraceptive
Uses
This medication prevents ovulation resulting in a contraceptive effect. It is used to prevent pregnancy in women.
Notes
- A physical exam including a breast exam, pelvic exam and a pap smear will be done prior to starting this medication.
Storage
- Store at room temperature between 59 and 86 degrees F (between 15 and 30 degrees C) away from heat and light.
- Do not store in the bathroom.
How To Use
- HOW TO USE THIS MEDICATION: This medication is given by injection into a muscle usually once every 3 months.
Side Effects
- This medication causes irregular menstrual bleeding patterns but with continued use may result in an absence of menstrual bleeding.
- Headache, stomach cramps, dizziness, nausea, depression, breast tenderness, fluid retention, bloating, hot flashes, acne, change in appetite, sweating, weight gain, change in sexual desire or pain and irritation at the injection site may occur.
- If any of these effects continue or become bothersome, inform your doctor.
- Notify your doctor if you develop a sudden severe headache, vomiting, fainting, pain in the calf associated with warmth, redness or swelling; breathing trouble, sudden shortness of breath, chest pain, changes in vision, or numbness in the arm or legs while taking this medication.
- If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
Precautions
- Tell your doctor if you have any pre-existing liver disease, diabetes, seizure disorder, kidney disease, heart trouble, eye disorders, asthma or a history of depression, migraines, blood clots, miscarriage, breast cancer or any allergies.
- This medication must not be used during pregnancy.
- If you become pregnant or think you may be pregnant, inform your doctor immediately.
- This medication is excreted into breast milk.
- Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.
Missed Dose
- It is important to take each dose as scheduled.
- If you miss a dose, contact your doctor to establish a new dosing schedule.
Drug Interactions
- This medication can alter the effects of other medications.
- Tell your doctor of any over-the-counter or prescription medication you may take.
- This medication can alter the results of certain laboratory tests.
- Remind your doctor you are taking this medication if you are scheduled for any lab tests.
- Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.
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CONDITIONS OF USE: The information in this database is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgement of healthcare professionals. The information is not intended to cover all possible uses, directions, precautions, drug interactions or adverse effects, nor should it be construed to indicate that use of a particular drug is safe, appropriate or effective for you or anyone else. A healthcare professional should be consulted before taking any drug, changing any diet or commencing or discontinuing any course of treatment.
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