MEDROXYPROGESTERONE (Medroxyprogesterone) Nursing Considerations

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What is the generic name?

MEDROXYPROGESTERONE

What is the Trade Name for MEDROXYPROGESTERONE?

Medroxyprogesterone

What are the Indications for MEDROXYPROGESTERONE?

  • INDICATIONS AND USAGE Medroxyprogesterone Acetate Tablets USP are indicated for the treatment of secondary amenorrhea and abnormal uterine bleeding due to hormonal imbalance in the absence of organic pathology, such as fibroids or uterine cancer. They are also indicated for use in the prevention of endometrial hyperplasia in nonhysterectomized postmenopausal women who are receiving daily oral conjugated estrogens 0.625 mg tablets.

 

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