Megestron 150mg Injection 1ml

Description

Megestron 150mg Injection 1ml

Megestron 150mg Injection 1ml is given by injection into a muscle (upper arm or buttock) as directed by your doctor, usually once every 3 months. To make Megestron 150mg Injection 1ml sure you are not pregnant, the first injection of Megestron 150mg Injection 1ml is usually given during the first 5 days of your menstrual period. If you have just given birth or had a pregnancy loss or abortion after the first 3 months of pregnancy, talk with your doctor about the best time of Megestron 150mg Injection 1ml to start using this form of birth control.

Uses

Megestron 150mg Injection 1ml is used to prevent pregnancy. Medroxyprogesterone is like a natural hormone made by the body. It works mainly by preventing the growth and release of an egg (ovulation) during your menstrual cycle. It also makes vaginal fluid thicker to help prevent sperm from reaching an egg (fertilization) and changes the lining of the uterus (womb) to prevent attachment of a fertilized egg. it is also used to treat endometriosis. It works by lowering the amount of certain hormones in the body and decreasing the growth of abnormal tissues that cause endometriosis. This helps reduce pain and other symptoms.

 Side effects

Nausea, bloating, headache, changes in appetite, weight gain, tiredness, swelling, acne, hot flashes, breast tenderness, or irritation/pain at the injection site may occur. Vaginal bleeding between periods (spotting) or missed/irregular periods may occur, especially during the first few months of use. If any of these effects persist or worsen, tell your doctor or pharmacist promptly. Your periods may stop completely after you have been receiving this medication for about a year. If this occurs, your periods will normally return after you stop using this medication.

When not use

Its use is contraindicated in patients with paralytic ileus (obstruction of the intestine due to the paralysis of the intestinal muscles)