Medroxyprogesterone and Estradiol (Systemic)
Brand Names : Lunelle
DescriptionContraceptives are designed
to prevent pregnancy. The combination of medroxyprogesterone (me-DROX-ee-proe-JES-ter-rone)and estradiol (es-tra-DYE-ole)are two types of hormones that work by stopping
a women's egg from fully developing each month. The egg can no longer accept
sperm and fertilization is prevented. Although contraceptives have other
effects that help prevent a pregnancy from occurring, this is the main action
This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription, in the
following dosage forms:
Parenteral
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Injection (U.S.)
Brand NamesSome commonly used brand names are:
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