Summary: On this podcast episode, I cover medroxyprogesterone acetate injection pharmacology (DMPA or Depo-Provera)<br> <br> <br> <br> Medroxyprogesterone acetate injection is given every three months for the prevention of pregnancy.<br> <br> <br> <br> Medroxyprogesterone acetate has a boxed warning for its risk of causing low bone mineral density.<br> <br> <br> <br> Classic enzyme inducers can cause lower concentrations of medroxyprogesterone which can potentially lead to contraceptive failure.<br> <br> <br> <br> Examples of enzyme inducers that can lower concentrations of medroxyprogesterone include carbamazepine, phenytoin, rifampin, and some agents used in the management of HIV.
