A-Methapred injection and Provera Oral

• Generic Name: methylprednisolone
• Dosage Forms: injection, powder, lyophilized, for solution
• Other Brand Names: A-methapred, Depo-Medrol, Solu-Medrol, Medrol, Medrol Dosepak, MethylPREDNISolone Dose Pack

A-Methapred is a steroid that prevents the release of substances in the body that cause inflammation.

A-Methapred is used to treat many different inflammatory conditions such as arthritis, lupus, psoriasis, ulcerative colitis, allergic disorders, gland (endocrine) disorders, and conditions that affect the skin, eyes, lungs, stomach, nervous system, or blood cells.

A-Methapred may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

• Generic Name: medroxyprogesterone
• Dosage Forms: tablet
• Other Brand Names: Provera, Depo-Provera, Depo-subQ provera 104, Depo-Provera Contraceptive

Medroxyprogesterone is used to treat amenorrhea (unusual stopping of menstrual periods) and abnormal uterine bleeding. It is also used to prevent endometrial hyperplasia (thickening of the lining of the uterus or womb) in women who are taking conjugated estrogens. This medicine is a progestin hormone.

This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription.