Depo progestin: function, dosage, side effects, how to use

Use

What is the Depo Progestin drug used for?

Progestin depot is a hormonal contraceptive that contains the hormone progesterone (progestin). This hormonal contraceptive is used to treat menstrual irregularities or abnormal uterine bleeding.

Doctors can also prescribe this contraceptive for the treatment of several types of cancer, such as uterine cancer and kidney cancer. These drugs may also prevent or inhibit the development of cancer cells and relieve symptoms.

Doctors may use Depo Progestin for other purposes not listed in this review. Please consult a doctor for more information.

How do you use Depo Progestin?

Depo Progestin is a hormonal contraceptive that is given by injection into the muscle. The doctor or nurse injects the drug into the upper arm, thigh, lower abdomen, buttocks, or other part of the body.

Usually the injection can be given once a week or as recommended by your doctor. However, when your condition begins to improve, the frequency of drug administration can be reduced. For example, so once a month. Ask your doctor when is the best time to use this medication and how long you need it for.

The dosage of the drug may vary from person to person. The dosage is based on the patient's health condition and response to treatment.

Use this remedy regularly for optimal benefits. So that you don't forget, make a reminder on your calendar or on your cell phone.

Immediately go to the doctor if your condition does not improve or gets worse. If needed, the doctor can change the drug and prescribe another one that is more suitable for your condition.

How do I store Depo Progestin?

Depot Progestin should be stored at room temperature. Keep away from direct light and damp places. Don't keep it in the bathroom. Don't freeze it.

Other brands of this drug may have different storage rules. Observe the storage instructions on the product package or ask your pharmacist. Keep all medicines away from children and pets.

Do not flush medicines down the toilet or down the drain unless instructed to do so. Discard this product when it has expired or when it is no longer needed.

Consult your pharmacist or local waste disposal company about how to safely dispose of your product.

Dose

The information provided is not a substitute for medical advice. ALWAYS consult your doctor or pharmacist before starting treatment.

What is the dose of Depo Progestin for adults?

Each person will probably get a different dose. Dosage is usually given based on age, health condition, and patient response to treatment.

Be sure to always consult a doctor or pharmacist before taking any type of medication. This is to ensure that you are taking the drug according to the recommended dosage.

Your doctor may change the dose of your medication to make sure you are getting the right dose. You still have to take the medicine as prescribed even though the doctor changes the dose of the drug several times.

Make sure not to take more or less of the drug than recommended. Apart from decreasing the effectiveness of the drug, it can also increase the side effects.

What is the dosage of Depo Progestin for children?

There is no definite dosage requirement for children. The dosage of drugs for children is usually adjusted according to their weight, health condition, and their response to treatment.

This drug can be dangerous for children if used improperly. Therefore, consult your doctor or pharmacist for more information.

In what dosages and preparations are Depo Progestin available?

This drug is available in the form of an injectable liquid.

Side effects

What are the possible side effects of Depo Progestin?

Some of the most common side effects that people complain about after using this medicine include:

• Nausea
• Stomach cramps
• Bloated
• Mild headaches
• Dizzy
• Sleepy
• The body is weak and not strong
• Pimples appear
• Leucorrhoea
• Hair loss
• Muscle and joint pain
• Pain in the breast
• Changes in the menstrual cycle (too much or too little blood)
• Swelling or pain at the injection site

Not everyone experiences side effects when using this drug. There may also be some side effects not mentioned above. If you have concerns about certain side effects, consult your doctor or pharmacist.

Precautions & Warnings

What should be known before using Depo Progestin?

Before using this medication, you should tell your doctor and pharmacist if:

• You have an allergy to Medroxyprogesterone or other hormonal contraceptives.
• You have a history of breast and uterine cancer.
• You have a history of chronic diseases such as heart disease, impaired kidney and liver function, diabetes mellitus, hypertension, and blood clotting disorders
• You are currently or will regularly take prescription drugs, non-prescription drugs, or herbal medicines.
• You are pregnant and breastfeeding.

Is Depo Progestin safe for pregnant and lactating women?

The safety of this medicine for pregnant women, breastfeeding women, and babies is still unknown. Because, there is no research that actually proves that this drug is safe for these various conditions.

Therefore, always consult your doctor or midwife before using any medicine. Especially if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or planning a pregnancy.

This drug is included in the risk of pregnancy category X according to the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA), or the equivalent of the Food and Drug Administration (BPOM) in Indonesia.

The following references the pregnancy risk categories according to the FDA:

• A = Not at risk
• B = No risk in several studies
• C = May be risky
• D = There is positive evidence of risk
• X = Contraindicated
• N = Unknown

Meanwhile, for breastfeeding mothers, this drug can pass into breast milk so that it can harm babies who are actively breastfeeding. To avoid various negative possibilities, do not take this medicine carelessly or without the doctor's permission.

Interaction

What medicines should not be taken at the same time as Depo Progestin?

Drug interactions can change the performance of your medications or increase the risk of serious side effects. Not all possible drug interactions are listed in this document.

Keep a list of all the products you use (including prescription / non-prescription drugs and herbal products) and consult your doctor or pharmacist. Do not start, stop, or change the dose of any medication without your doctor's approval.

A number of drugs that can interact negatively with this drug include:

• Acitretin
• Aminoglutethimide
• Corticosteroids (hydrocortisone and prednisone)
• Isotretinoin
• Phenytoin
• Warfarin

There may be other drugs that can interact negatively with this drug. Therefore, it is important to tell your doctor about any medications that you are currently using or will regularly use.

What foods and drinks should not be consumed when using Depo Progestin?

Certain drugs should not be used with meals or when eating certain foods because drug interactions can occur. Consuming alcohol or tobacco with certain drugs can also cause interactions to occur.

Discuss your use of drugs with food, alcohol, or tobacco with your doctor.

Are there certain health conditions you should avoid Depo Progestin on?

A number of medical conditions that may interact with Depo Progestin drugs include:

• Breast cancer
• Cervical cancer
• Abnormal uterine bleeding
• Blood clotting disorders
• Impaired liver and kidney function
• Stroke
• Diabetes mellitus
• Severe congenital heart failure
• Low calcium levels in the blood
• Asthma
• Epilepsy
• Thyroid disorders

Overdose

What to do in an emergency or overdose?

In case of an emergency or overdose, contact the emergency medical services provider (119) or immediately to the nearest hospital emergency department.

When someone has an overdose, they will usually experience typical symptoms such as:

• Too low blood pressure (hypotension) which makes the head dizzy
• Fainting
• Fast and irregular heartbeat
• Slower than normal heart rate

What should I do if I forget to take medicine or forget to take medicine?

If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember. However, if you just remember when it's time for the next dose, just ignore the missed dose, and continue taking it as scheduled. Do not use this medication in double doses.

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