medroxyprogesterone acetate

FDA Drug Profile — Provera, medroxyprogesterone acetate, Depo-Provera, Depo-SubQ Provera, Medroxyprogesterone Acetate Injectable Suspension

Drug Details

Generic Name
medroxyprogesterone acetate
Brand Names
Provera, medroxyprogesterone acetate, Depo-Provera, Depo-SubQ Provera, Medroxyprogesterone Acetate Injectable Suspension
Application Number
NDA011839
Sponsor
Pharmacia & Upjohn Company LLC
NDC Codes
18
Dosage Forms
TABLET, INJECTION, SUSPENSION, POWDER
Routes
ORAL, INTRAMUSCULAR, SUBCUTANEOUS
Active Ingredients
MEDROXYPROGESTERONE ACETATE

Indications and Usage

1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE Medroxyprogesterone acetate injectable suspension is indicated for use by females of reproductive potential to prevent pregnancy. Limitations of Use: The use of medroxyprogesterone acetate injectable suspension is not recommended as a long-term (i.e. longer than 2 years) birth control method unless other options are considered inadequate [see Dosage and Administration (2.1) and Warnings and Precautions (5.1) ] . Medroxyprogesterone acetate injectable suspension is a progestin indicated for use by females of reproductive potential to prevent pregnancy. (1) Limitations of Use: The use of medroxyprogesterone acetate injectable suspension is not recommended as a long-term (i.e., longer than 2 years) birth control method unless other options are considered inadequate. (1 , 5.1)