Depo Monat

Depo Monat

Manufacturer:

Vesco Pharma

Marketer:

Vesco Pharma
Concise Prescribing Info
Contents
Per mL Medroxyprogesterone acetate 50 mg, estradiol cypionate 10 mg
Dosage/Direction for Use
IM 0.5 mL mthly. 1st inj: 1st 5 days of normal menstrual period. 2nd & subsequent inj: Mthly (28-30 days) after previous inj, not to exceed 33 days.
Contraindications
Hypersensitivity. Thromboembolism; cerebral vascular disease or CAD; undiagnosed abnormal genital bleeding; endometrial or breast carcinoma; diabetes w/ vascular involvement. Liver dysfunction. Known or suspected pregnancy.
Special Precautions
Not for protection against HIV infection (AIDS) & other STD. Not recommended in women w/ risk of thrombotic events eg, w/ history of thrombophlebitis, obesity, diabetes & high BP. Women who smoke & >35 yr. Wt gain in long-term use. Perform annual history & physical exam. Not to be administered earlier than 4 wk after delivery if not breastfeeding; 6 wk after delivery if breastfeeding.
Adverse Reactions
Thromboembolism, cerebral hemorrhage, gallbladder disease, hepatic adenomas or benign liver tumors, HTN, MI, pulmonary embolism, thrombophlebitis, abdominal pain, acne, alopecia, amenorrhea, asthenia, breast tenderness/pain, decreased libido, depression, dizziness, dysmenorrhea, emotional lability, enlarged abdomen, headache, menorrhagia, metrorrhagia, nausea, nervousness, vag moniliasis, vulvovag disorder, wt gain.
Drug Interactions
Decreased serum conc w/ aminoglutethimide.
MIMS Class
Depot Contraceptives
ATC Classification
G03AA17 - medroxyprogesterone and estradiol ; Belongs to the class of progestogens and estrogens in fixed combinations. Used as systemic contraceptives.
Presentation/Packing
Form
Depo Monat inj 0.5 mL
Packing/Price
0.5 mL x 1's;0.5 mL x 20 × 1's
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