Meprate 2.5mg Tablet

Meprate 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.

Meprate 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. Meprate 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 Meprate 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.

• Abnormal Uterine Bleeding

• Contraception

• Hormone Replacement Therapy (Hrt)

• Endometriosis

• Endometrial Cancer

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.

• Allergy

• Breast Cancer

• 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.

• Weight Gain

• Depression

• Bone And Joint Pain

• Breast Pain

• Loss Of Vision Or Blurred Vision

• Itching Or Rash

• Amenorrhoea

• Breast Cancer

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.

• Is It safe with alcohol?

  Interaction with alcohol is unknown. Please consult your doctor.

• Are there any pregnancy warnings?

  Meprate 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.

Below is the list of medicines, which have the same composition, strength and form as Meprate 2.5mg Tablet , and hence can be used as its substitute.

• Deviry 2.5mg Tablet

  Torrent Pharmaceuticals Ltd

• Megest 2.5Mg Tablet

  Sanzyme Ltd

• Medona 2.5Mg Tablet

  West-Coast Pharmaceutical Works 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.

• 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.

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.

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 between alcohol and this medicine is unknown.

• Interaction with Lab Test

  This medicine may interfere in the test results of Blood coagulation and thyroid function test. Thus patient must his doctor before any blood testing, as it may give a false report for the same.

• Interaction with Medicine

  This medicine is known to interact with Carbamazepine, Griseofulvin, Ketoconazole, Insulin, Acitretin and Protease inhibiors.

• Interaction with Disease

  Patients who suffer from breast cancer, liver disease, fluid retention, depression and thrombophlebitis should exercise caution.

• Ques : How does Meprate 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 Meprate 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 Meprate 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 Meprate 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 Meprate 2.5mg Tablet?

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

• Ques : Is Meprate 2.5mg Tablet a contraceptive?

  Ans : No, this drug is not a contraceptive.

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