Main Ingredient: Medroxyprogesterone Acetate
Amen is derived from the progesterone which is the main hormone involved in the pregnancy. Progesterone helps the womb to accept the fertilized egg as well as maintaining the growth of the fetus. Progesterone regulates other hormones to start and stop the menstrual cycle. Amen is given to treat premenstrual syndrome (PMS), absence of menstruation, prevent premature labor, abnormal uterine bleeding and in combination with ERT (estrogen replacement therapy) to prevent estrogen from thickening and abnormal growth of the lining of the uterus. Amen is also given to people including men suffering from sleep apnea to stimulate breathing.
Amen should not be used during the first 4 months of pregnancy; as this could result in birth defects.
Avoid using Amen if you are allergic or sensitive to any progestin.
Avoid using Amen if you have a history of asthma, blood clot, depression, diabetes, epilepsy, high cholesterol, stroke, kidney or liver disease, varicose veins, heart problems, breast cancer, genital cancer, osteoporosis, undiagnosed vaginal bleeding or miscarriage.
Common side effects of Amen may include abdominal pain, acne, blood clot in a vein, lungs, or brain, breakthrough bleeding, breast tenderness, increase in blood pressure, depression, dry mouth, insomnia, headache, rash, itching, spotting, loss of appetite, fatigue, nausea, gain or loss of body hair and water retention.
Amen may cause dizziness. Do not drive a car or operate machinery until you know how Amen affects you.
Amen may also increase sensitivity to the sun.
Check with your doctor before combining Amen with the following
-Aminoglutethimide
-Carbamazepine
-Phenobarbital
-Phenytoin
-Rifabutin
-Rifampin
Avoid using Amen during pregnancy. It may cause birth defects especially during the first 4 months of pregnancy.
Amen appears in breast milk. If you are nursing switch to bottle-feed while taking Amen.
5-10mg /day for 5-10 days.
If Amen upsets your stomach, take it with food.
Amen overdose symptoms may include enhanced side effects. If you suspect Amen overdose seek medical help right away.
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