Meprate 10 Mg

Meprate 10 Mg

Meprate 10 Mg Tablet is a female hormone that helps to regulate ovulation. Meprate 10 Mg is used to prevent pregnancy. It is also used to correct menstrual disorders caused due to a lack of this hormone in the body.

Meprate 10 Mg Tablet is a progestin (female hormone). Meprate 10 Mg works by replacing the natural progesterone hormone that the body is unable to make. This treats painful, irregular or absent menstrual periods. It also prevents an overgrowth of the lining of the uterus in menopausal women taking oestrogen (another female hormone).

Drug = Medroxyprogesterone

Strength = 10 Mg

Manufacturer = Serum Institute of India Ltd

How To Take

Take Meprate 10 Mg medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Meprate 10 Mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Dosage

Meprate 10 mg Tablet

Meprate 2.5 Tablet

Side Effects

Nausea

Vomiting.

Abdominal cramps.

Mood swings.

Dizziness.

Headache.

Decrease urine output.

Pain in the breast.

Depression.

Puffy eyes.

Weakness.

Weight gain or loss.

Spotting.

Fever.

Blurred vision.

Pain on urination.

Dark spots on the face.

Heart attack.

Stroke.

Hot flush.

Blood clots.

Reduces bone density.

Sleeplessness.

Acne.

Abnormal hair growth.

Liver and kidney problems.

Allergic skin rashes.

Warning

Meprate 10 Mg is important to inform your treating doctor about any pre-existing health condition or any allergy. Medroxyprogesterone acetate should be avoided or taken with precaution if you have any of the following condition:

While on this tablet, if you feel chest pain, dizziness, shortness of breath, headache, pain in the groin, and slurred speech, get medical assistance right away. This is because the tablet increases the risk of heart disease and stroke.

It might cause pancreatitis (inflammation of the pancreas). Inform the doctor immediately if you develop severe abdominal pain, fever, chills, nausea, vomiting, etc.

If you are pregnant or suspect pregnancy, then stop the drug and inform your doctor, as it can affect the fetus.

Smoking should be avoided, as it increases the risk of stroke.

The risk of heart disease is high if you are obese, diabetic or have high cholesterol.

There is also a risk of blood clots, heart attack, stroke, breast and uterine cancer with this drug.

Tell your doctor if you have a history of any heart disease, stroke, blood clots, cancer, asthma, diabetes, epilepsy, hypertension, kidney disease, liver disease or any thyroid problem. Some precautions and dosage might need to be altered depending on the condition.

Uses

Meprate 10 Mg is used to:

Regulate irregular menstrual bleeding.

Prevent thickening of the inner lining of the uterus (endometrial hyperplasia). As a result, prevents cancer from developing in the uterus.

Reduce symptoms of menopause like hot flush (Hormone Replacement Therapy).

Stop abnormal bleeding from the uterus.

Induce periods in women having amenorrhea (absence of periods).

As a contraceptive.