Famila Injection 150 mg 1 Vial is added to estrogen replacement therapy to reduce the risk of cancer of the uterus.
Side effects
Major & minor side effects for Famila Injection 150 mg 1 Vial

Weight gain severe

Depression severe

Hot flashes severe

Joint pain severe

Breast pain and tenderness severe

Loss of vision or blurred vision severe

Swelling of face, lips, eyelids, tongue, hands and feet severe

White vaginal discharge

Shortness of breath

Itching

Hair loss

Headache

Dizziness

Nausea and Vomiting

Uses of Famila Injection 150 mg 1 Vial
What is it prescribed for?

Endometriosis
This medicine is used to treat endometriosis, a condition in which the endometrial tissue grows outside the uterus.

Endometrial hyperplasia
This medicine is used to prevent endometrial hyperplasia, a condition where the female sex hormones are imbalanced and heavy bleeding or intermittent bleeding between periods are experienced.

Contraception
This medicine is used to prevent pregnancy.

Abnormal uterine bleeding
This medicine is used to treat abnormal bleeding from the uterus.

Amenorrhoea
This medicine is used to treat the absence of menstruation in women of childbearing potential due to a lack of progesterone in their body.

Concerns

Frequently asked questions

Onset of action
The time required for this medicine to show its effect is not clinically established.

Duration of Effect
The amount of time for which this medicine remains active in the body is not clinically established.

Safe with Alchohol?
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.

Is it habit forming?
No habit forming tendencies were reported.

Usage in pregnancy?
This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women.

Usage while breast-feeding?
This medicine is not recommended for use in the breastfeeding women unless absolutely necessary. Discuss all the risks and benefits with your doctor before taking this medicine. Your doctor may prescribe an alternative medicine based on your clinical condition.

When not to use?

Allergy
This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with a known allergy to Famila Injection 150 mg 1 Vial or any other ingredient present along with it.

Pregnancy
This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with a known or suspected pregnancy.

Breast cancer
This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with a known breast cancer or suspected breast cancer. Patients with a family history of breast cancer should be monitored closely during treatment with this medicine.

Liver Disease
This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with a known history of liver disease.

Undiagnosed vaginal bleeding
This medicine is not recommended for use if you have an abnormal bleeding episode which has not been diagnosed by a doctor. Report any menstrual irregularities to the doctor immediately.

Warnings

Warnings for special population

Pregnancy
recommended

Breast-feeding
This medicine is not recommended for use in the breastfeeding women unless absolutely necessary. Discuss all the risks and benefits with your doctor before taking this medicine. Your doctor may prescribe an alternative medicine based on your clinical condition.

General Warnings

Bone mineral density
Use of this medicine may induce bone loss and may increase the risk of fractures. This risk is especially higher in patients with a known history of osteoporosis.

Other medicines
It is recommended to report the use of all your current medicines including supplements and herbs to the doctor before receiving Famila Injection 150 mg 1 Vial .

Dosage

Missed Dose
If a dose of this medicine is missed, take the dose as soon as you remember it. If it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and take the next dose. Do not double the dose to make up for the missed one. Injection: If an injection schedule is missed, inform your doctor immediately. Your doctor will give you further instructions about the changed dosing schedule.

Overdose
Seek emergency medical treatment or contact the doctor in case of an overdose.

Interactions
Interaction with Medicines

Carbamazepine moderate

Griseofulvin severe

Ketoconazole moderate

Insulin moderate

Acitretin severe

Protease inhibiors severe

Disease interactions

severe
Use of this medicine is not recommended for patients with a known or suspected breast cancer due to the increased risk of worsening of the patient’s condition. Patients with a strong family history of breast cancer should be monitored closely during treatment with this medicine.

severe
Use of this medicine is not recommended in patients with a history of liver diseases or active liver diseases due to the increased risk of worsening of the patient’s condition.

moderate
This medicine should be used with caution in patients with a history of depression or active depression due to the increased risk of worsening of the patient’s symptoms.

severe
medicine

moderate
Use of this medicine may sometimes cause side effects such as loss of vision, blurred vision, or retinal vascular lesions. This risk is especially higher in patients with a history of vision problems or active vision problems. Any vision problems should be reported to the doctor on priority. Replacement with a suitable alternative medicine may be necessary based on the clinical condition of the patient.

moderate
This medicine should be administered cautiously in patients with fluid overload or edema due to the increased risk of worsening of the patient’s condition.

Lab interactions

General Instructions

Take this medicine exactly as instructed by the doctor. Do not take larger amounts than prescribed. Seek emergency medical treatment in case of any side effects. Ensure that the course of treatment is completed. Do not stop the use of this medicine without consulting your doctor.

References

webmd.com –
Medroxyprogesterone ACETATE [Internet].
Available from: https://www.webmd.com/drugs/2/drug-8674/medroxyprogesterone-oral/details
[cited 25/7/2020].