Medona 2.5Mg Tablet
About Medona 2.5Mg Tablet
Medona 2.5Mg Tablet is a progestin that is it helps regulate menstrual cycles and ovulation in women. The drug works similar to the hormone progesterone. It is prescribed for treating irregular periods, abnormal bleeding in uterine and for amenorrhea. This drug can also help stop the overgrowth of the uterus lining.
Medona 2.5Mg Tablet comes as tablet that is taken orally, usually once a day once in a while. Consult your doctor for the usage and dose. Medona 2.5Mg Tablet is also used in hormone replacement therapy for treating menopause symptoms. This drug also reduces the risk of developing uterine cancer by preventing the growth of endometrial hyperplasia.
Immediately seek medical attention if you notice any allergic reactions such as rashes, hives, itching, difficulty breathing, swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat. etc. Serious side effects of Medona 2.5Mg Tablet include:
- fever
- pain or swelling in legs or hands
- weakness
- jaundice
- chest pain, cough, rapid breathing
- In case of Menopause it may also lead to vaginal bleedings
- breast lump
- severe pelvic pain
- lupus, asthma, epilepsy
Apart from these it also has some less serious side effects such as insomnia, change in appetite or weight loss, breast tenderness and discharge, loss of scalp hair, acne, rashes, itching, spotting and changes in your menstrual periods.
Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Laser Gynae before using this medicine.
What are the uses of Medona 2.5Mg Tablet
Abnormal Uterine Bleeding
Contraception
Hormone Replacement Therapy (Hrt)
Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Laser Gynae before using this medicine.
What are the contraindications of Medona 2.5Mg Tablet ?
Chronic Liver Disease
Undiagnosed Vaginal Bleeding
Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Laser Gynae before using this medicine.
What are the side effects of Medona 2.5Mg Tablet ?
Weight Gain
Depression
Bone And Joint Pain
Loss Of Vision Or Blurred Vision
Itching Or Rash
Amenorrhoea
Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Laser Gynae before using this medicine.
Key highlights of Medona 2.5Mg Tablet
Is It safe with alcohol?
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. Please consult your doctor.
Are there any pregnancy warnings?
Medona 2.5Mg Tablet is highly unsafe to use during pregnancy.
Human and animal studies have shown significant adverse effects on the foetus. Please consult your doctor.Are there any breast-feeding warnings?
Unknown. Human and animal studies are not available. Please consult your doctor.
Is it safe to drive while on this medicine?
There is no interaction between driving and consuming this drug. So dose alteration is not needed.
Does this affect kidney function?
There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.
Does this affect liver function?
There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.
How long is the duration of effect?
The time for which this medicine will remain active is yet to be estimated.
What is the onset of action?
The time required for this medicine to initiate its action is yet to be estimated.
Is it habit forming?
No habit forming tendencies were reported against this medicine.
Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Laser Gynae before using this medicine.
What are the substitutes for Medona 2.5Mg Tablet ?
Below is the list of medicines, which have the same composition, strength and form as Medona 2.5Mg Tablet , and hence can be used as its substitute.
- Megest 2.5Mg Tablet
Sanzyme Ltd
- Provera 2.5Mg Tablet
Pfizer Ltd
Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Laser Gynae before using this medicine.
What are the dosage instructions?
Are there any missed dose instructions?
Take the missed dose as soon as soon you remember. Skip the missed dose if it is almost the time for next scheduled dose.
Are there any overdose instructions?
Doctor consultation is recommended if an overdose is suspected.
Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Laser Gynae before using this medicine.
How does this medication work?
This medication, when taken at the prescribed dosage to female once in 3 months, impedes the gonadotropin secretion. This inhibition leads to prevention of follicular maturation and ovulation causing thinning of endometrial. The overall effect produced is known as its contraceptive action.
Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Laser Gynae before using this medicine.
What are the interactions of Medona 2.5Mg Tablet ?
Whenever you take more than one medicine, or mix it with certain foods or beverages, you"re at risk of a drug interaction.
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Interaction with Alcohol
Interaction with Lab Test
Interaction with Medicine
Interaction with Disease
FAQs about Medona 2.5Mg Tablet
Ques : How does Medona 2.5Mg Tablet work?
Ans : It works similar to the progesterone hormone naturally produced by the body. This drug helps in regulating the periods, stopping irregular bleeding, and controlling the withdrawal bleeding in case of amenorrhea (unusual stopping of menstrual periods).
Ques : What is Medona 2.5Mg Tablet used for?
Ans : This drug is also used to prevent endometrial hyperplasia (thickening of the lining of the uterus) in women who are taking conjugated estrogens.
Ques : When and how to take Medona 2.5Mg Tablet?
Ans : It is advised to consume this drug as advised by your doctor. You can consume it with or without food, preferably at the same time of each day to ensure consistent levels of medicine in your body.
Ques : What if I miss taking Medona 2.5Mg Tablet?
Ans : Ideally, you should not miss any dose during any treatment. Missing a dose may increase the likelihood of breakthrough vaginal bleeding or spotting (blood stain). However, if you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember. However, if it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and continue with the usual dosing schedule.
Ques : What are the common side effects which I can experience while taking Medona 2.5Mg Tablet?
Ans : Side effects include headache, nausea (feeling sick), weight gain, breast pain, and unusual vaginal bleeding or spotting.
Ques : Is Medona 2.5Mg Tablet a contraceptive?
Ans : No, this drug is not a contraceptive.
References
Medroxyprogesterone- Drug Information Portal [Internet]. druginfo.nlm.nih.gov. 2021 [Cited 25 Nov 2021]. Available from:
https://druginfo.nlm.nih.gov/drugportal/name/medroxyprogesterone
MEDROXYPROGESTERONE ACETATE tablet- Daily Med [Internet]. dailymed.nlm.nih.gov. 2020 [Cited 24 Nov 2021]. Available from:
https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=2627eb11-06bf-4a45-9172-094468e3ca07
Provera 10 mg Tablets- EMC [Internet]. www.medicines.org.uk. 2020 [Cited 24 Nov 2021]. Available from:
https://www.medicines.org.uk/emc/product/3547/smpc
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