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Expert advice for Depokare Injection

Swallow each tablet whole. Take your tablets at the same time each day. Treatment may be required for 8 to 10 weeks before any effect can be found.
Do not take medroxyprogesterone If you are hypersensitive (allergic) to medroxyprogesterone or other similar hormone  medicines or any of the other ingredients of this medicine.
Avoid smoking while you are taking this medicine. Smoking greatly increases your risk of blood clots.
This medicine can pass into body fluids (including urine, feces, vomit, semen, vaginal fluid). Patients and caregivers should wear rubber gloves while cleaning up body fluids, handling contaminated trash or laundry or changing diapers. Wash hands before and after removing gloves. Wash soiled clothing and linens separately from other laundry.
Body fluids should not be handled by a woman who is pregnant or who may become pregnant. Use condoms during sexual activity to avoid exposure to body fluids.
Avoid becoming pregnant while being treated with medroxyprogesterone.

Q. Is Depokare a hormone or a bioidentical hormone or a steroid?
Depokare is a medicine which contains a synthetic, steroid hormone similar to but not same as progesterone, so, it is a non-bio-identical hormone.

Q. Can I take Depokare with paracetamol (acetaminophen)?
Depokare can be taken with paracetamol (acetaminophen). No drug-drug interactions have been reported between the two. However, interactions can occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.

Q. Does Depokare cause ovulation or stops ovulation?
Depokare prevents follicular maturation and stops ovulation.

Q. Does Depokare expire?
Yes, like any other medicine, Depokare has an expiry date and should not be used beyond the date mentioned on the package.

Q. Is Depokare a birth control pill?
Yes, Depokare can be used as a contraceptive, a birth control pill. However, it should be used only when advised by your doctor.

Q. Is Depokare safe?
Depokare is safe if used in doses as prescribed by your gynecologist or physician for a prescribed duration.

Q. Does Depokare make you bleed?
Depokare can cause prolonged bleeding when used immediately after delivery or termination of pregnancy. Please consult your physician if you are experiencing prolonged bleeding while taking Depokare.

Q. Does Depokare make you sleepy?
Depokare does not make you sleepy, rather it causes insomnia (inability to sleep), which is an uncommon side effect with its use. In case you feel sleepy while taking this medicine, please consult your doctor.

Q. Can the use of Depokare cause weight gain?
Yes, weight gain is a very common side effect of Depokare. Please consult your physician if you are experiencing weight gain while taking Depokare.

Q. Can the use of Depokare cause acne?
Yes, acne is a common side effect seen with the use of Depokare. Please consult your gynecologist or physician if you have acne while taking Depokare.

Q. Does the use of Depokare cause constipation?
No, constipation has not been reported as a side effect with Depokare. Please discuss with your physician if you experience constipation while taking Depokare.

Q. Can I take Depokare with birth control pills?
Depokare itself is a birth control pill. Please consult your gynecologist or physician before taking it with other birth control pills.

Q. Can I take Depokare with ibuprofen?
Depokare can be taken with ibuprofen. No drug-drug interactions have been reported between the two. However, interactions can occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.