Provera Oral and Rimantadine

• 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.

• Generic Name: rimantadine
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Flumadine

Rimantadine is an antiviral medicine used to treat or prevent influenza A in people who are at least 17 years old. Rimantadine is also used to prevent influenza A in children ages 1 to 16 years old.

Rimantadine may not be effective during every flu season because certain strains of the virus may be resistant to rimantadine. Rimantadine should not be used in place of getting a yearly flu shot. The Centers for Disease Control recommends an annual flu shot to help protect you each year from new strains of influenza virus.

Rimantadine may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide.