Meprate 10mg Tablet

Meprate 10mg Tablet helps in regulating ovulation and menstrual cycles in women. It is prescribed for irregular periods, bleeding in uterus and amenorrhea.

It also helps in stopping overgrowth of uterus lining. You must consume this pill only after doctor consultation and not on own discretion. Meprate is also known to be used during hormonal replacement therapy while treating menopausal symptoms.

Meprate 10mg 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.

The risk of developing uterine cancer reduces by the use of this medicine. This medication is an oral pill composed of medroxyprogesterone and takes about two days to show effect.Toxicity is unlikely following single exposures of excessive doses. Supportive treatment is adequate in most cases.

The pill is a progestin which usually starts to show effect in about six hours to two days of administration. However, you must immediately seek medical help in case of adverse effects like allergic reactions, fever, jaundice or pain in joints.

Follow dosage schedule and do not take more than prescribed. You may experience sensitivity to sunlight (use sunblock, wear protective clothing and eyewear, and avoid extensive exposure to direct sunlight); dizziness, anxiety, depression (use caution when driving or engaging in tasks that require alertness until response to drug is known).

Report swelling of face, lips, or mouth; absence or altered menses; abdominal pain; vaginal itching, irritation, or discharge; heat, warmth, redness, or swelling of extremities; or sudden onset change in vision.

• Abnormal Uterine Bleeding

• Contraception

• Hormone Replacement Therapy (Hrt)

• Endometriosis

• Endometrial Cancer

• Allergy

• Breast Cancer

• Liver Disease

• Pregnancy

• Undiagnosed Vaginal Bleeding

• Weight Gain

• Depression

• Bone And Joint Pain

• Breast Pain

• Loss Of Vision Or Blurred Vision

• Itching Or Rash

• Amenorrhoea

• Breast Cancer

• Is It safe with alcohol?

  Alcohol should not be consumed if you are taking Meprate tablet.

• Are there any pregnancy warnings?

  Inform prescriber if you are pregnant. Do not get pregnant during or for 1 month following therapy. Consult prescriber for instruction on appropriate barrier contraceptive measures. This drug may cause severe fetal defects.

• Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

  It is not advisable for women who are breast feeding unless absolutely necessary. In such cases, you must refer to your doctor’s instructions before consuming Meprate 10mg Tablet.

• Is it safe to drive while on this medicine?

  Meprate 10mg Tablet may cause dizziness, anxiety, depression (use caution when driving or engaging in tasks that require alertness until response to drug is known).

• Does this affect kidney function?

  This medicine is not known to affect kidney function. However, you must inform your doctor if you are suffering from any kidney related issue, or have a history of it.

• Does this affect liver function?

  Dose needs to be lowered in patients with alcoholic cirrhosis.

• How long is the duration of effect?

  The duration of this drug effect depends on the severity of your condition. It can vary from patient to patient.

• What is the onset of action?

  The effect of this medication may be seen within 6 hours to two days depending on the severity of your condition.

• Is it habit forming?

  No habit forming tendencies were reported.

Below is the list of medicines, which have the same composition, strength and form as Meprate 10mg Tablet , and hence can be used as its substitute.

• Medrogest 10mg Tablet

  Maneesh Pharmaceuticals Ltd

• Medolin 10mg Tablet

  Lincoln Pharmaceuticals Ltd

• Deviry 10Mg Tablet

  Torrent Pharmaceuticals Ltd

• Dub 10Mg Tablet

  Unicure India Pvt Ltd

• Medona 10Mg Tablet

  West-Coast Pharmaceutical Works Ltd

• Empeea 10Mg Tablet

  Pfizer Ltd

• Regeeva 10Mg Tablet

  Novartis India Ltd

• Medronorm Tablet

  Obsurge Biotech Ltd

• Medrigest Tablet

  Vhb Life Sciences Inc

• Db 10Mg Tablet

  Unicure India Pvt Ltd

• Are there any missed dose instructions?

  If you miss a dose, consume it as soon as you remember. If the time is close to the next dose, skip it.

• Are there any overdose instructions?

  Consult your doctor in case of overdose.

This medication is a progestin (female hormone). It helps in treating painful, irregular or absent menstrual periods. This medication also prevents an overgrowth of the lining of the uterus in menopausal women taking oestrogen (another female hormone).

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 Lab Test

  Blood coagulation tests

  Inform your doctor if you are using this medication before undergoing a test to measure the coagulation time. Use of this medication may interfere its test result.

  Thyroid function tests

  If you are taking this medication, consult your doctor before undergoing thyroid function tests. The consumption of this medication may interfere with the tests and give a false positive result.

• Interaction with Medicine

  Decreased effect: Aminoglutethimide may decrease effects by increasing hepatic metabolism.

• Interaction with Disease

  Use with caution in patients with depression, diabetes, epilepsy, asthma, migraines, renal or cardiac dysfunction; pretreatment exams should include PAP smear, physical exam of breasts and pelvic areas. May increase serum cholesterol, LDL, decrease HDL and triglycerides; use of any progestin during the first 4 months of pregnancy is not recommended; monitor patient closely for loss of vision, sudden onset of proptosis, diplopia, migraine, and signs and symptoms of thromboembolic disorders.

• Ques : What is Meprate 10mg tablet?

  Ans : This is a medication which has Medroxyprogesterone acetate as an active ingredient in it. It is a progestin (female hormone) and it is also a prescribed medicine. It perform its functions by organise the ovulation of feminine hormone, this medicine is used to correct the period cycle disorder and prevents pregnancy.

• Ques : What is Meprate 10mg 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 : What are the common side effects which I can experience while taking Meprate 10mg Tablet?

  Ans : Side effects include headache, nausea (feeling sick), weight gain, breast pain, and unusual vaginal bleeding or spotting.

• Ques : Can I take Meprate with paracetamol (acetaminophen)?

  Ans : Yes, they both can be taken together. There is no drug-drug interactions have been seen so far. However, interactions can occur so consult your doctor first before taking this medication.

• Ques : What precautions should you take while using Meprate 10mg tablet?

  Ans : No, Patient should not stop taking Betnovate-GM when the symptoms are relieved. It is advised to complete the course of treatment as prescribed by the medical practitioner.

• Ques : Is Meprate a hormone or a bioidentical hormone or a steroid?

  Ans : Yes, Meprate is a hormonal medication. But, it is not a bioidentical hormone or a steroid. It is non-bio-identical hormone medication.

• Ques : Can meprate 10mg tablet delay periods?

  Ans : Yes. meprate 10mg tablet can delay periods.

• Ques : Does Meprate cause ovulation or stops ovulation?

  Ans : Meprate is a medication that helps to cause ovulation. It regulates the menstrual cycle and supports in pregnancy.

• Ques : How does Meprate 10mg 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 : When and how to take Meprate 10mg 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 Meprate 10mg 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 : Is Meprate 10mg Tablet a contraceptive?

  Ans : No, this drug is not a contraceptive.

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