What company makes Provera?

PROVERA®(medroxyprogesterone acetate) | Pfizer Medical Information – US.

What is the generic for Provera?

Teva’s generic of Provera® Tablets: Medroxyprogesterone Acetate Tablets, USP.

What is Provera used for?

Provera (medroxyprogesterone) is a form of the female hormone progesterone used to treat secondary amenorrhea; abnormal bleeding from the uterus due to hormonal imbalance and not due to fibroids, or cancer; and to prevent endometrial hyperplasia in postmenopausal women who have not undergone a hysterectomy and are …

What is the brand name for Provera?

Medroxyprogesterone is available under the following different brand names: DepoProvera, Depo-SubQ Provera 104, MPA, and Provera.

Where is Depo-Provera manufacturer?

DEPO-PROVERA | Pfizer.

Is Depo-Provera available in Canada?

Given the medical necessity of this product in Canada and to help mitigate the current shortage, Health Canada has added Pfizer’s US-labelled DEPO-PROVERA CI 150mg/mL prefilled syringes to the List of Drugs for Exceptional Importation and Sale.

How long can you take Provera 10mg for?

Abnormal uterine bleeding – the recommended dose is 2.5 to 10 mg daily for 5 to 10 days. Treatment is usually repeated for two-three cycles in a row. Your doctor may also ask you to take a medicine containing estrogens together with PROVERA tablets.

Is Provera over the counter?

Provera is a prescription medicine used to treat the symptoms heavy menstrual bleeding, absent or irregular menstrual bleeding and as contraception. Provera may be used alone or with other medications.

What does Provera do to the uterus?

Medroxyprogesterone (Provera) is a progestin. It regulates menstrual periods by helping to balance the natural levels of the hormone progesterone. When taken together with estrogen-containing medications, it helps protect the uterus from the damage caused by estrogen.

Is Depo-Provera on backorder?

Pfizer reported an anticipated shortage of Depo-Provera (Medroxyprogesterone Acetate) for July 2021. The shortage is due to a disruption of manufacture. The plant is also the major site for the manufacturer of the COVID-19 vaccine.