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MEDROXYPROGESTERONE ACETATE · EUGIA PHARMA

Women's Health Approved 1959-06-18

Medroxyprogesterone acetate injectable suspension is indicated for use by females of reproductive potential to prevent pregnancy. Limitations of Use: The use of medroxyprogesterone acetate injectable suspension is not recommended as a long-term (i.e., longer than 2 years) birth control method unless other options are considered inadequate [see Dosage and Administration and Warnings and Precautions ].

Source: FDA Label
NDA
Small Molecule
15
Indications
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Phase 3 Trials
67
Years on Market

Details

Status
Prescription
First Approved
1959-06-18
Routes
INJECTION, ORAL
Dosage Forms
INJECTABLE, TABLET

MEDROXYPROGESTERONE ACETATE Approval History

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New Indication
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Label Update
128 FDA actions from 1984 to 2025
Mar 2025 SUPPL
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Sep 2024 SUPPL
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Jan 2024 SUPPL
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What MEDROXYPROGESTERONE ACETATE Treats

3 indications

MEDROXYPROGESTERONE ACETATE is approved for 3 conditions since its original approval in 1984. These indications span multiple therapeutic areas including oncology, immunology, and more.

  • Secondary Amenorrhea
  • Abnormal Uterine Bleeding
  • Endometrial Hyperplasia

Same approved indications as PROVERA (same active ingredient).

Source: FDA Label

MEDROXYPROGESTERONE ACETATE Boxed Warning

LOSS OF BONE MINERAL DENSITY Women who use medroxyprogesterone acetate injectable suspension may lose significant bone mineral density. Bone loss is greater with increasing duration of use and may not be completely reversible [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1)] . It is unknown if use of medroxyprogesterone acetate injectable suspension during adolescence or early adulthood, a critical period of bone accretion, will reduce peak bone mass and increase the risk for osteoporotic fracture in later l...

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Clinical Trial Registry

7 trials
Trial Sponsor ID Phase Status Title
NCT06904274 SUNFLOWER 22923 Ph 3 recruiting Mirena for the Treatment of Nonatypical Endometrial Hyperplasia for 6 Months
NCT05255653 RAINBO RAINBO ENGOT-en14-1,2,3,4, CCTG EN.10 TAPER arm A POLE Ph 2, Ph 3 recruiting Refining Adjuvant Treatment IN Endometrial Cancer Based On Molecular Features
NCT02228681 results posted GOG-3007 CRAD001CUS236T Ph 2 completed Everolimus and Letrozole or Hormonal Therapy to Treat Endometrial Cancer
NCT03675139 53201014 Ph 3 completed MPA Versus Dydrogesterone for Management of Endometrial Hyperplasia Without Atypia
NCT02872818 14/128 Ph 4 completed Apoptotic Signaling Pathways in Rats With Endometrial Hyperplasia
NCT02340013 2014-01 Ph 4 completed Endometrial Shedding Prior to Ovulation Induction Pilot Study
NCT01148420 results posted 13530-01 Ph 4 completed DMPA & High Dose Oral Progestin (MPA) Tablets in Outpatient Treatment of Acute Excessive Vaginal Bleeding
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Active Pipeline

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Key Completed Trials

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Completed studies with published results, ranked by significance

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Trial Timeline

Full development history with FDA approval milestones

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Understanding FDA Approval Types
Count Type What it means
- ORIG Original approval - drug first enters market
- SUPPL - Efficacy New indication (new disease/condition approved)
- SUPPL - Labeling Label text changes (warnings, dosing updates)
- SUPPL - Manufacturing Production changes (new facility)
- SUPPL - Chemistry Formulation changes (new dosage strength)

Green lines in the timeline show ORIG and Efficacy approvals - the clinically meaningful milestones.

MEDROXYPROGESTERONE ACETATE FDA Label Details

Indications & Usage

Medroxyprogesterone acetate injectable suspension is indicated for use by females of reproductive potential to prevent pregnancy. Limitations of Use: The use of medroxyprogesterone acetate injectable suspension is not recommended as a long-term (i.e., longer than 2 years) birth control method unless other options are considered inadequate [see Dosage and Administration and Warnings and Precautions ]. Medroxyprogesterone acetate is a progestin indicated for use by females of reproductive potential to prevent pregnancy. Limitations of Use: The use of medroxyprogesterone acetate injectable suspen...

⚠️ BOXED WARNING

WARNING: LOSS OF BONE MINERAL DENSITY Women who use medroxyprogesterone acetate injectable suspension may lose significant bone mineral density. Bone loss is greater with increasing duration of use and may not be completely reversible [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1)] . It is unknown if use of me...

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Data Sources

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