Depo-Provera

GPTKB entity

Statements (51)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:brand
contraceptive medication
gptkbp:activeIngredient gptkb:medroxyprogesterone_acetate
gptkbp:alternativeName gptkb:Depo
gptkb:DMPA
gptkb:Depo_shot
medroxyprogesterone injection
gptkbp:approvalYear 1992
gptkbp:ATCCode gptkb:G03AC06
gptkbp:category long-acting reversible contraceptive
progestin-only contraceptive
gptkbp:contraindication gptkb:cancer
gptkb:liver_disease
pregnancy
unexplained vaginal bleeding
gptkbp:countryOfOperation gptkb:Australia
gptkb:Canada
gptkb:United_Kingdom
gptkb:United_States
gptkbp:duration about 3 months
gptkbp:effectOnFertility temporary suppression
gptkbp:eliminationHalfLife 50 days
gptkbp:form 104 mg/0.65 mL suspension
150 mg/mL suspension
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Depo-Provera
gptkbp:indication gptkb:endometrial_cancer
birth control
abnormal uterine bleeding
endometriosis
menstrual disorders
gptkbp:legalStatus prescription only
gptkbp:manufacturer gptkb:Pfizer
gptkbp:marketedAs 1960s
gptkbp:pregnancyCategory gptkb:X_(US)
gptkbp:prescriptionRequired yes
gptkbp:returnToFertility may take 6-12 months after last injection
gptkbp:routeOfAdministration intramuscular injection
subcutaneous injection
gptkbp:sideEffect headache
decreased libido
mood changes
weight gain
bone density loss
irregular menstruation
gptkbp:storage room temperature
gptkbp:usedIn family planning
hormonal therapy
gptkbp:WHOModelListOfEssentialMedicines yes
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Sayana_Press
gptkb:Pharmacia_&_Upjohn
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6