Depo-Provera Injection: Uses, Dosage, Side Effects, Precautions and Alternates
Depo-Provera Injection
| Generic name | Medroxyprogesterone acetate |
|---|---|
| Drug class | Progestogen (contraceptive hormone / antineoplastic) |
| Forms | Vial (injection), Pre-filled syringe (injection) |
Depo-Provera is an injectable form of the hormone medroxyprogesterone acetate, a progestogen similar to the natural hormone progesterone made by the ovaries. It is given as a shot and is used for contraception, endometriosis, and certain cancers.
General information
Follow the prescriber and the leaflet that comes with this medicine.