Medroxyprogesterone (Acetate)

Overview

Primary Characterstics

Molecular Structure of Medroxyprogesterone (Acetate)

Medroxyprogesterone (Acetate) is also known as Methylacetylprogestron, Methylacetylprogestron.Medroxyprogesterone (Acetate) is also known as Methylacetylprogestron, Methylacetylprogestron. It is of Synthetic origin and belongs to Steroid. It belongs to Progesterone agonist pharmacological group on the basis of mechanism of action and also classified in Sex Hormones and Contraceptive Hormonal pharmacological group.The Molecular Weight of Medroxyprogesterone (Acetate) is 386.50.

Indications

Pharmacokinetics

Contraindications

Drug Interactions

Side Effects

Dosage

Medroxyprogesterone (Acetate)'s dosage details are as follows:

Dose	Single Dose	Frequency	Route	Instructions
Adult Dosage
150 mg	150 (150)	As recommended.	IM	(Depot Inj.) During first 5 days of cycle or in first 5 weeks postpartum. repeat at 3 months intervals.
1000 to 3500 mg	2200 (2250)	As recommended.	IM
100 to 500 mg	300 (300)	24 hourly	PO	Dose vary according to indication.
Paedriatic Dosage (20kg)
				Not applicable for this age group
Neonatal Dosage (3kg)
				Not applicable for this age group

High Risk Groups

Warning / Precautions

Storage Conditions

Interference in Pathology

Brands / Trade Names of Medroxyprogesterone (Acetate)

Manufacturers of Medroxyprogesterone (Acetate) in Pakistan

Global Medinet Pfizer Scharper Seignior Social Zafa

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