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Comparing Depo-Provera vs Mono-Linyah

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Depo-Provera medroxyprogesterone

Mono-Linyah ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate

Prescribed for Abnormal Uterine Bleeding, Amenorrhea, Birth Control, Endometrial Hyperplasia - Prophylaxis, Endometriosis, Endometrial Cancer. Depo-Provera may also be used for purposes not listed in... View more

Prescribed for Acne, Birth Control, Endometriosis, Abnormal Uterine Bleeding, Gonadotropin Inhibition. May also be prescribed off label for Ovarian Cysts.

Prescription only

Pricing and Coupons

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Quantity	2.5 mL
Dosage	400 mg/mL
Per Unit^*	$228.83
Cost^*	$572.08

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Quantity	168 each
Dosage	35 mcg-0.25 mg
Per Unit^*	$0.53
Cost^*	$89.56

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Generic Availability

Yes

Dosage Form(s) Available

Intramuscular suspension

Oral tablet

Brand Names

Other medroxyprogesterone brands include: depo-subQ provera 104, Provera Other ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate brands include: Estarylla, Femynor, Mili, Nymyo, Previfem, Sprintec, Tri Femynor, Tri-Estarylla, Tri-Linyah, Tri-Lo-Estarylla, Tri-Lo-Marzia, Tri-Lo-Mili, Tri-Lo-Sprintec, Tri-Mili, Tri-Nymyo, Tri-Previfem, Tri-Sprintec, Tri-VyLibra, Tri-Vylibra Lo, VyLibra View more

Half Life

The half-life of a drug is the time taken for the plasma concentration of a drug to reduce to half its original value.

401 hours

N/A

CSA Schedule**

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Not a controlled drug

Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.

Not a controlled drug

Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.

Pregnancy Category

Category X Not for use in pregnancy

See the full Pregnancy Warnings document.

Category X Not for use in pregnancy

See the full Pregnancy Warnings document.

FDA Alerts

FDA Alerts (1)

Drug Interactions

A total of 201 drugs are known to interact with Depo-Provera:

17 major drug interactions (45 brand and generic names)
177 moderate drug interactions (570 brand and generic names)
7 minor drug interactions (24 brand and generic names)

A total of 412 drugs are known to interact with Mono-Linyah:

34 major drug interactions (95 brand and generic names)
333 moderate drug interactions (1197 brand and generic names)
45 minor drug interactions (480 brand and generic names)

Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions

No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider.

Grapefruit juice may increase the blood levels of certain medications such as norgestimate. You... View more

Disease Interactions

First Approval Date

September 23, 1960

N/A

WADA Class

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N/A

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** The Controlled Substances Act (CSA) schedule information displayed applies to substances regulated under federal law. There may be variations in CSA schedules between individual states.

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