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What is the mechanism of action of Depo-Provera?

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Medroxyprogesterone acetate (MPA), sold under the brand name Depo-Provera among others, is a hormonal medication of the progestin type. It is used as a method of birth control and as a part of menopausal hormone therapy. read more

Depo-Provera Sterile Aqueous Suspension contains medroxyprogesterone acetate, which is a derivative of progesterone and is active by the parenteral and oral routes of administration. It is a white to off-white, odorless crystalline powder, stable in air, melting between 200° and 210° C. read more

Depo provera is a birth controlling process which is applicable in women. The mechanism of action of this process is similar to the progesterone hormone. The composition of the depo povera is sterile water base medroxyprogesterone acetate. Though this is effective in oral and parenteral route, but preferably, it is given via intra muscular injection. read more

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