Medroxyprogesterone Acetate
Medically Reviewed by Dr. Harshi Dhingra, M.D.
Last Reviewed: Jul 14, 2022
Drug Details
Therapeutic Class:
Progestin
Forms:
Tablet
Administration:
By mouth
Therapeutic Uses:
- To treat secondary amenorrhea (lack of periods) due to hormonal imbalance
- To treat abnormal uterine bleeding due to hormonal imbalance
- To prevent endometrial hyperplasia (overgrowth of the uterine lining) and reduce the risk of uterine cancer in women taking estrogen
Controlled Status:
Not a controlled substance
Medroxyprogesterone Acetate (Provera) Drug Class
Medroxyprogesterone (meh drox ee proh jes teh rone) belongs to a class of medications called progestins.
Medroxyprogesterone Acetate (Provera) Age Range
Medroxyprogesterone acetate is approved for use in adult women. This medication is not intended for use in children.
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