Lunelle - Estradiol/medroxyprogesterone Suspension - Injection Brand Drug

General Information

• Below is miscellaneous information regarding Lunelle.
• Lunelle
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Possible Side Effects

• Irregular vaginal bleeding (for example, decreased, breakthrough, prolonged bleeding), weight gain, headache, nausea, acne, or breast tenderness may occur.
• If any of these effects persist or worsen, notify your doctor promptly.
• Tell your doctor immediately if any of these serious side effects occur.

Lunelle Storage Instructions

• Store at room temperature 77 degrees F (25 degrees C) away from light and moisture.
• Brief storage in temperatures 59 to 86 degrees F (15 and 30 degrees C) is permitted.

Lunelle Miscellaneous Notes

• Do not share this medication with others.
• Laboratory and/or medical tests may be performed to monitor your progress.
• Make sure laboratory personnel and your doctors know you use this drug.

Medicinal Applications

• This combination medication is used to prevent pregnancy.
• Using this medication does not protect you or your partner against HIV or other sexually transmitted diseases.

Warning

• Smoking cigarettes while using this medication increases your chance of having heart problems.
• Do not smoke while using this medication.
• The risk of heart problems increases with age (women greater than 35 years of age) and with frequent smoking (15 cigarettes per day or greater).

Read Before Using Lunelle (precautions)

• Tell your doctor your medical history, especially of.

Drug Compatibility Recommendations

• Tell your doctor of all prescription and nonprescription medication you may use, especially.

Usage Instructions

• Learn all preparation and usage instructions in the product package.
• If any of the information is unclear, consult your doctor or pharmacist.
• Shake the vial well before each dose.
• Inject this medication into a muscle (IM) once monthly within the first 5 days of your menstrual period; or as directed by your doctor.
• Additional doses may be given between day 28 and day 30 (from the start of your menstrual cycle); do not use bleeding episodes to determine the injection schedule for this drug.
• If it has been 33 days or longer since your last dose, inform your doctor promptly before receiving your next dose.
• A pregnancy test should be done and an alternate form of birth control (for example, diaphragm, condoms) should be used until the results of the pregnancy test are obtained.
• Do not use this medication if it is within 4 weeks following childbirth (if not breast-feeding) or 6 weeks following childbirth if you are breast-feeding.
• Learn how to store and discard needles and medical supplies safely.
• Consult your pharmacist.

What To Do In Case Of Missed Dose

• If you miss a dose, consult your doctor or pharmacist to establish a new dosing schedule.

Overdose

• If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately.
• Symptoms of overdose may include severe nausea or vomiting.