Mepogest 55mg
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| Alcohol | CAUTION Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Mepogest 5. Please consult your doctor. |
| Pregnancy | UNSAFE Mepogest 5 is highly unsafe to use during pregnancy. Seek your doctor's advice as studies on pregnant women and animals have shown significant harmful e... View More |
| Breastfeeding | SAFE IF PRESCRIBED Mepogest 5 is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not... View More |
| Driving | UNSAFE Mepogest 5 may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur. |
| Kidney | CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR There is limited information available on the use of Mepogest 5 in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor. |
| Liver | UNSAFE Mepogest 5 is probably unsafe to use in patients with liver disease and should be avoided. Please consult your doctor. |
Introduction
Mepogest 5 similar to the progesterone hormone naturally produced by the body. It helps in regulating the periods, stop irregular bleeding, and for with... View More
Uses of Mepogest 5
- Abnormal uterine bleeding
- Amenorrhea
Side effects of Mepogest 5
- Headache
- Abdominal pain
- Weakness
- Dizziness
- Irregular menstrual cycle
- Nervousness
How to use Mepogest 5
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Mepogest 5 may be taken wi... View More
How Mepogest 5 works
Mepogest 5 is a progestin (female hormone). It works by replacing the natural progesterone hormone that the body is unable to make. This treats painful,... View More
- Mepogest 5 is used for a wide range of menstrual disorders such as heavy, painful or absent periods, and endometriosis.
- It may cause bleeding or spotting in between menstrual periods. Let your doctor know if this occurs frequently.
- Stop taking Mepogest 5 and inform your doctor immediately if you get severe headaches, stabbing pains or swelling in one leg, pain on breathing, sudden ... View More
- Use a non-hormonal method of contraception such as condoms to prevent pregnancy while you are taking this medication.
- Do not take Mepogest 5 if you're pregnant or breastfeeding, have unusual vaginal bleeding, or have a history of blood clots, stroke, heart attack, liver... View More
Indication
Menorrhagia, endometriosis, secondary amenorrhoea, contraception, abnormal uterine bleeding due to hormonal imbalance in the absence of organic patholog... View More
Administration
May be taken with or without food. Incidence of minor indigestion may increase as dose increases. Take w/ meals if necessary.
Adult Dose
Oral Amenorrhea, Uterine Bleeding Uterine bleeding: 5-10 mg/day PO for 5-10 days; beginning day 16 or 21 of the menstrual cycle; withdrawal bleeding m... View More
Contraindication
Thromboembolic disorders; cerebral apoplexy; severe hepatic dysfunction; incomplete abortion, hormone-dependent carcinoma; Undiagnosed vaginal bleeding,... View More
Mode of Action
Medroxyprogesterone is a synthetic progestogen which converts the proliferative phase of the endometrium into secretory phase. It has some androgenic an... View More
Precaution
Breakthrough bleeding is likely to occur in patients being treated for endometriosis. May cause some degree of fluid retention, conditions which might b... View More
Side Effect
>10% Amenorrhea,Breakthrough bleeding,Change in menstrual flow,Spotting,Edema,Anorexia,Weakness,Pain at injection site Frequency Not Defined Angioe... View More
Interaction
Aminoglutethimide and enzyme-inducing drugs (e.g. carbamazepine, griseofulvin, phenobarbital, rifampicin, phenytoin) may reduce plasma concentrations le... View More
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