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    • MEDROXYPROGESTERONE ACETATE (Generic for DEPO-PROVERA)

    • QTY 90
    • 10 MG
    • Tablet
    • Near  44101

MEDROXYPROGESTERONE (me DROX ee proe JES te rone) treats irregular menstrual cycles. It may also be used to prevent the lining of the uterus from becoming too thick in people taking estrogen after menopause. It works by increasing levels of the hormone progestin in the body. This medication is a progestin hormone.


MEDROXYPROGESTERONE ACETATE (Generic for DEPO-PROVERA) Lifestyle Interactions

  • Medroxyprogesterone Acetate 10mg, Oral tablet

    Interaction: Grapefruit juice
    Severity: Major
    Notes for Consumers: Do not drink grapefruit juice or eat grapefruit while taking this medication. Grapefruit may alter the effects of your medication. Serious side effects may occur. Contact your care team right away if you experience new or worsening side effects.
    Notes for Professionals: Advise patients to avoid grapefruit and grapefruit juice during medroxyprogesterone treatment due to the risk for increased medroxyprogesterone exposure and adverse reactions. Medroxyprogesterone is a CYP3A substrate and grapefruit juice is a CYP3A inhibitor.

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