Medroxyprogesterone: Side Effects, Uses & Monitoring

Labeled uses

Medroxyprogesterone Acetate Injectable Suspension, USP is indicated only for the prevention of pregnancy. The loss of bone mineral density (BMD) in women of all ages and the impact on peak bone mass in adolescents should be considered, along with the decrease in BMD that occurs during pregnancy and/or lactation, in the risk/benefit assessment for women who use Medroxyprogesterone Acetate Injectable Suspension, USP long-term (see WARNINGS .) It is a long-term injectable contraceptive in women when administered at 3-month (13-week) intervals. Dosage does not need to be adjusted for body weight. In five clinical studies using Medroxyprogesterone Acetate Injectable Suspension, USP, the 12-month failure rate for the group of women treated with Medroxyprogesterone Acetate Injectable Suspension, USP was zero (no pregnancies reported) to 0.7 by Life-Table method. Pregnancy rates with contraceptive measures are typically reported for only the first year of use as shown in Table 1. Except for intrauterine devices (IUD), implants, sterilization, and Medroxyprogesterone Acetate Injectable Suspension, USP, the efficacy of these contraceptive measures depends in part on the reliability of use. T…