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DEPO-SUBQ PROVERA 104®(medroxyprogesterone acetate)

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HIGHLIGHTS OF PRESCRIBING INFORMATION

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WARNING: LOSS OF BONE MINERAL DENSITY

  • Women who use depo-subQ provera 104 may lose significant bone mineral density. Bone loss is greater with increasing duration of use and may not be completely...
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1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE

Depo-subQ provera 104 is indicated in females of reproductive age for:

  • Prevention of pregnancy and
  • Management of endometriosis-associated pain.
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2 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION

2.1 Important Dosage and Administration Instructions

Depo-subQ provera 104 is only for subcutaneous administration and is only to be...

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3 DOSAGE FORMS AND STRENGTHS

Injectable suspension (104 mg/0.65 mL) in a single-dose pre-filled syringe, packaged with a 26-gauge × 3/8-inch Terumo SurGuard® needle.

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4 CONTRAINDICATIONS

The use of depo-subQ provera 104 is contraindicated in the following conditions:

  • Active thrombophlebitis, or current or history of thromboembolic disorders, or cerebral vascular...
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5 WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS

5.1 Loss of Bone Mineral Density

Use of depo-subQ provera 104 reduces serum estrogen levels and is associated with significant loss of bone...

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6 ADVERSE REACTIONS

The following important adverse reactions are described in more detail in other sections of the prescribing information:

  • Loss of bone mineral density [see...
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7 DRUG INTERACTIONS

7.1 Effect of Other Drugs on Depo-subQ provera 104

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8 USE IN SPECIFIC POPULATIONS

8.1 Pregnancy

There is no use for depo-subQ provera 104 in pregnancy and therefore depo-subQ provera 104 should be discontinued during...

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11 DESCRIPTION

Depo-subQ provera 104 contains medroxyprogesterone acetate (MPA), a derivative of progesterone, as its active ingredient. MPA is a white to off-white, odorless crystalline powder that is stable in air and that...

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12 CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY

12.1 Mechanism of Action

Depo-subQ provera 104 inhibits the secretion of gonadotropins, which primarily prevents follicular maturation and...

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14 CLINICAL STUDIES

14.1 Contraception Studies

In three open label clinical studies, depo-SubQ provera 104 (104 mg given every three months subcutaneously), was...

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15. REFERENCES

  1. Li CI, Beaber EF, Tang MCT et al. Effect of Depo-Medroxyprogesterone Acetate on Breast Cancer Risk among Women 20 to 44 years of Age. Cancer Research 2012; 72:2028-2035.
  2. Paul C, Skegg DCG, Spears GFS. Depot...
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16 HOW SUPPLIED/STORAGE AND HANDLING

16.1 How Supplied

Depo-subQ provera 104 medroxyprogesterone acetate injectable suspension (104 mg/0.65 mL) is available in a...

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17 PATIENT COUNSELING INFORMATION

Advise the patient to read the FDA-approved patient labeling (Patient Information).

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This product's labeling may have been updated. For the most recent prescribing information, please visit www.pfizer.com.

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