megestron inj 1 vial

Highlights

• This medicine is used to treat endometriosis, a condition in which the endometrial tissue grows outside the uterus.
• This medicine is used to prevent endometrial hyperplasia, a condition where the female sex hormones are imbalanced and heavy bleeding or intermittent bleeding between periods are experienced.
• This medicine is used to prevent pregnancy.
• This medicine is used to treat abnormal bleeding from the uterus.
• This medicine is used to treat the absence of menstruation in women of childbearing potential due to a lack of progesterone in their body.

Description

Megestron inj 1 vial

• Megestron injection contains medroxyprogesterone acetate.
• Belongs to progestogen.

Directions For Use

• Administer IM only.
• Shake container vigorously for at least 1 min before giving injection. Inject slowly, over 5-7 sec, into deltoid muscle. Do not inject into gluteal muscle. Pat site lightly after injection.Do not rub it.

Warnings

• Consult doctor before use if you are pregnant.
• This medicine is not recommended for use in the breastfeeding women unless absolutely necessary.

Precautions

• This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with a known allergy to megestron injection or any other ingredient present along with it.
• This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with a known or suspected pregnancy.
• This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with a known breast cancer or suspected breast cancer. Patients with a family history of breast cancer should be monitored closely during treatment with this medicine.
• This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with a known history of liver disease.
• This medicine is not recommended for use if you have an abnormal bleeding episode which has not been diagnosed by a doctor. Report any menstrual irregularities to the doctor immediately.