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Myone Depot 150mg Injection is a product of Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd

Composition: Medroxyprogesterone acetate (150mg)

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Find out detailed description, uses, directions of use, side effects, warnings and precautions, frequently asked questions about Myone Depot 150mg Injection

Description:

Myone Depot 150mg Injection is used for contraception (preventing pregnancy). It helps to prevent development and release of egg from the ovaries during menstrual cycle thus prevents pregnancy.

Myone Depot 150mg Injection is administered only by or under the supervision of doctor. It should be taken as your doctor advice. Your doctor will decide how much you need to take and for how much time. You should take this injection for as long as it is prescribed for you.

The most common side effects of this medicine include headache, dizziness, abdominal pain, nervousness, weight gain, and breast tenderness. If any of these bothers you, let your doctor know. There may be ways of reducing or preventing them. It may also cause irregular menstrual cycle, spotting or your menstrual bleeds to stop altogether. Inform your doctor if you get heavy or prolonged bleeding.

Earlier taking this medicine, you must let your doctor know if you ever had any problems like history of blood clots, stroke, heart attack, liver, or bleeding problems. Your doctor should also know about all other medicines you are taking as many of these may make this medicine less effective or change the way it works. You must not take it if you are pregnant.

Uses:

Directions For Use:

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Compassionately do not self administer.

Side Effects:

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Ordinary side effects of Myone Depot

  • Weight gain
  • Breast tenderness
  • Headache
  • Abdominal pain
  • Weakness
  • Dizziness
  • Irregular menstrual cycle
  • Tenseness

Warning & Precautions:

Alcohol
CAUTION
Alcohol should be used with caution while taking Myone Depot 150mg Injection.
Pregnancy
UNSAFE
Myone Depot 150mg Injection is highly unsafe during pregnancy. It can cause serious harm to the unborn baby, including birth defects and pregnancy loss. Do not use this medicine if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant.
Breast feeding
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Myone Depot 150mg Injection may be safe to use during breastfeeding. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.
Nonhormonal contraceptives are preferred in breastfeeding women, especially during the first 4 weeks postpartum
Driving
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether Myone Depot 150mg Injection alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react. Please consult your doctor.
Kidney
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited data available on the use of Myone Depot 150mg Injection in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CAUTION
Myone Depot 150mg Injection should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.

FAQs:

What is Myone Depot 150mg Injection used for?

Myone Depot 150mg Injection is a birth control method for women. It is made up of a hormone similar to progesterone, which is naturally produced in the body. It helps to prevent the development and release of egg from the ovaries during menstrual cycle thus prevents pregnancy.

When and how to take Myone Depot 150mg Injection ?

The first dose is usually given within 5 days of starting of your period. It is given as an injection into the muscle of the arm or buttocks, either by a doctor or nurse. A single dose of this injection is effective for 12 weeks. Therefore, after every 12 weeks you need to take this injection to avoid pregnancy.

Does Myone Depot 150mg Injection provide 100% protection from pregnancy?

No, Myone Depot 150mg Injection is only 97% effective, which means 3 out of 100 women using Myone Depot 150mg Injection may get pregnant. However, if you are taking every dose on time then the medicine can be more than 99% effective.

Can I become pregnant after I stop using Myone Depot 150mg Injection?

Affirmative, your fertility returns to normal after a few months of stopping Myone Depot 150mg Injection (on average three months, but it may take up to 1 year). However, if you are planning to get pregnant soon, avoid taking Myone Depot 150mg Injection unless otherwise prescribed by your doctor.

What are the side effects of using Myone Depot 150mg Injection?

The side effects associated with Myone Depot 150mg Injection include irregular menstrual periods or no periods at all, weight gain, headache, stomach pain, dizziness, acne and breast tenderness. Do not worry, as most of these side effects are temporary. However, if these side effects persist, consult your doctor.

When does Myone Depot 150mg Injection start working?

Myone Depot 150mg Injection starts working immediately if given within the first 5 days of beginning of your periods. But, if you receive the dose at another time of your menstrual cycle then it may take about 7 to 10 days to show effectiveness. Therefore, during these days, you must use some other contraceptive method such as condoms to avoid pregnancy.

What are the advantages of using Myone Depot 150mg Injection?

Myone Depot 150mg Injection is almost 100% effective and has many advantages. A single dose works for at least 12 weeks. During that time, you do not need to take daily oral contraceptive pills. It does not interfere with sexual intercourse. Moreover, it also reduces the risk of endometrial cancer (cancer of the lining of the uterus) by 80%. It may also be helpful in relieving painful periods.

What if I am late for my injection?

Myone Depot 150mg Injection injections should be given every 12 weeks. If you wait longer than 13 weeks between injections, you may need to take a pregnancy test before your next injection. You should opt for other methods of contraception, like condoms, for 14 days after having the late injection.

Written by:
Dr. T. Sharmila Krishna
M.B.B.S., MD (Biochemistry)

Reviewed by:
Dr. Sureshbabu Yadav
M.B.B.S., DIP.DIAB, F.R.S.H

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