Description and Brand Names

Drug information provided by: Merative, Micromedex®

US Brand Name

  1. Provera

Canadian Brand Name

  1. Alti-Mpa

Descriptions


Medroxyprogesterone is used to treat amenorrhea (unusual stopping of menstrual periods) and abnormal uterine bleeding. It is also used to prevent endometrial hyperplasia (thickening of the lining of the uterus or womb) in women who are taking conjugated estrogens. This medicine is a progestin hormone.

This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription.

This product is available in the following dosage forms:

  • Tablet