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USES: This medication is used to treat some forms of endometrial cancer, kidney cancer and breast cancer.
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Depo-Provera
Uses
This medication is used to treat some forms of endometrial cancer, kidney cancer and breast cancer.
Notes
- This medication is also used as a contraceptive agent to prevent pregnancy.
Storage
- Store at room temperature between 59 and 86 degrees F (between 15 and 30 degrees C) away from heat and light.
- Do not store in the bathroom.
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How
To Use - HOW TO USE THIS MEDICATION: This medication is given by injection into a muscle usually once a week.
- Once improvement occurs and the cancer appears to be stabilized, it may be given less frequently, such as once a month.
Side
Effects - This medication causes irregular menstrual bleeding patterns but with continued use may result in an absence of menstrual bleeding.
- Headache, stomach cramps, dizziness, nausea, depression, breast tenderness, fluid retention, bloating, hot flashes, acne, change in appetite, sweating, nervousness, weight gain or pain and irritation at the injection site may occur.
- If any of these effects continue or become bothersome, inform your doctor.
- Notify your doctor if you develop a sudden severe headache, vomiting, fainting, pain in the calf associated with warmth, redness or swelling; breathing trouble, sudden shortness of breath, chest pain, changes in vision, or numbness in the arm or legs while taking this medication.
- If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
Precautions
- Tell your doctor if you have any pre-existing liver disease, diabetes, seizure disorder, kidney disease, heart trouble, eye disorders, asthma; a history of depression, blood clots, migraines or miscarriage; and of any allergies.
- This medication should not be used during pregnancy.
- If you become pregnant or think you may be pregnant, inform your doctor immediately.
- This medication appears in breast milk.
- Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.
Missed
Dose - It is important to take each dose as scheduled.
- If you miss a dose, take it as soon as remembered; do not take it if it is near the time for the next dose, instead, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule.
- Do not "double-up" the dose to catch up.
- If you miss more than one dose, contact your doctor to establish a new dosing schedule.
Drug
Interactions - This medication can alter the effects of other medications.
- Tell your doctor of any over-the-counter or prescription medication you may take.
- This medication can alter the results of certain laboratory tests.
- Remind your doctor you are taking this medication if you are scheduled for any lab tests.
- Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.
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CONDITIONS
OF USE: The information in this database is intended to supplement, not substitute
for, the expertise and judgement of healthcare professionals. The information
is not intended to cover all possible uses, directions, precautions, drug interactions
or adverse effects, nor should it be construed to indicate that use of a particular
drug is safe, appropriate or effective for you or anyone else. A healthcare professional
should be consulted before taking any drug, changing any diet or commencing or
discontinuing any course of treatment. |
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