Sayana Press 104mg Injection

Short Description

Sayana Press 104mg Injection is used for contraception (preventing pregnancy). It helps to prevent development and release of egg from the ovaries during menstrual cycle thus prevents pregnancy.

Dosage Form

Injection

Introduction

Sayana Press 104mg Injection is administered only by or under the supervision of doctor. It should be taken as your doctor advice. Your doctor will decide how much you need to take and for how much time. You should take this injection for as long as it is prescribed for you. The most common side effects of this medicine include headache, dizziness, abdominal pain, nervousness, weight gain, and breast tenderness. If any of these bothers you, let your doctor know. There may be ways of reducing or preventing them. It may also cause irregular menstrual cycle, spotting or your menstrual bleeds to stop altogether. Inform your doctor if you get heavy or prolonged bleeding. Before taking this medicine, you must let your doctor know if you ever had any problems like history of blood clots, stroke, heart attack, liver, or bleeding problems. Your doctor should also know about all other medicines you are taking as many of these may make this medicine less effective or change the way it works. You must not take it if you are pregnant.

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self-administer.

Side Effects

headache dizziness abdominal pain nervousness weight gain breast tenderness irregular menstrual cycle spotting menstrual bleeds to stop altogether

Alcohol Warning

Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Sayana Press 104mg Injection. Please consult your doctor.

Breastfeeding Warning

Sayana Press 104mg Injection is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby. Nonhormonal contraceptives are preferred in breastfeeding women, especially during the first 4 weeks postpartum

Pregnancy Warning

Sayana Press 104mg Injection is highly unsafe to use during pregnancy. Seek your doctor's advice as studies on pregnant women and animals have shown significant harmful effects to the developing baby.

Interacting Medicines

history of blood clots stroke heart attack liver problems bleeding problems

Sayana Press 104mg Injection is a progestin (female hormone). It works by preventing an egg from developing fully and being released from the ovaries during your menstrual cycle. It also alters the lining of your womb and thickens the mucus at the entrance of the womb making it more difficult for the sperm to enter. This prevents pregnancy.

Sayana Press 104mg Injection is used for preventing pregnancy (contraception). To avoid the risk of becoming pregnant you must take the injection once after every 12 weeks. It is usually given into the muscle of the buttock or upper arm. The injection cannot be reversed once it has been given and its effects last for at least 12 weeks. Fertility does return once the injections are stopped but the time varies for each woman. It may cause irregular bleeding spotting or your menstrual bleeds to stop altogether. Inform your doctor if you get heavy or prolonged bleeding. Long term use can cause a loss of bone mineral density and increase the risk of weak bones and osteoporosis. Do not take Sayana Press 104mg Injection if you're pregnant or breastfeeding or have a history of blood clots stroke heart attack liver problems or bleeding problems.