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Sayana Press 104mg/0.65ml Injection is used for contraception. It is also used in the treatment of amenorrhea (the unusual cessation of menstrual periods) and abnormal uterine bleeding, and the prevention of endometrial hyperplasia (thickening of the uterine or womb lining) in women who take conjugated estrogen.

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Written By Bayyarapu Mahesh Kumar , M Pharmacy
Reviewed By Dr Aneela Siddabathuni , MPharma., PhD
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More about the Product

Manufacturer/Marketer :

Pfizer Ltd

Consume Type :

Parenteral

Expires on or after :

Jan-27

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

About Sayana Press 104mg/0.65ml Injection

Sayana Press 104mg/0.65ml Injection is used as a long-acting contraceptive. It is also used in the treatment of abnormal uterine bleeding and the prevention of endometrial hyperplasia (thickening of the uterine or womb lining) in women who take conjugated estrogen.

Sayana Press 104mg/0.65ml Injection contains medroxyprogesterone acetate, which prevents an egg from fully maturing and being discharged from the ovaries. If an egg is not released, it cannot be fertilised by sperm and result in pregnancy.

Sayana Press 104mg/0.65ml Injection is administered by a doctor. In some cases, you may have nervousness, headache, stomach pain or discomfort, weight increase or decrease, reduced sex drive, dizziness, and feelings of sickness and depression. If the side effects are persistent, reach out to your doctor.

Let your doctor know if you have or have had migraine headaches, diabetes, liver or kidney disorders, osteoporosis, asthma, or epilepsy. And also inform your doctor if you are pregnant, expecting a pregnancy, or breastfeeding.

Uses of Sayana Press 104mg/0.65ml Injection

Sayana Press 104mg/0.65ml Injection is used in the treatment of contraception, amenorrhea and abnormal uterine bleeding, in the prevention of endometrial hyperplasia (thickening of the uterine or womb lining). The detailed uses of Sayana Press 104mg/0.65ml Injection are as follows:

  • Prevent pregnancy: Sayana Press 104mg/0.65ml Injection is primarily used as a long-acting contraceptive. A single intramuscular injection protects against pregnancy for up to 3 months by suppressing ovulation and altering the uterine lining.
  • Treat abnormal uterine bleeding: Sayana Press 104mg/0.65ml Injection stabilises the endometrial lining and regulates menstrual cycles, making it effective in controlling heavy or irregular bleeding.
  • Address amenorrhea (absence of menstruation): Sayana Press 104mg/0.65ml Injection is used to induce menstrual periods in individuals experiencing secondary amenorrhea due to hormonal imbalance.

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Directions for Use

  • The timing and frequency of Sayana Press 104mg/0.65ml Injection will be determined by your doctor, based on your medical condition and response to treatment.
  • This medication should only be administered by a qualified healthcare provider.
  • Do not attempt self-administration of the injection.

Key Benefits

When used as prescribed, Sayana Press 104mg/0.65ml Injection may offer the following benefits:

For Contraception:

  • Offers long-acting birth control that lasts for almost three months.
  • Stops ovulation, or the release of eggs.
  • Thickens cervical mucus to prevent the introduction of sperm
  • Lowers the chance of unwanted pregnancy when taken as prescribed.

For Amenorrhea:

  • Corrects progesterone insufficiency, which aids in the restart of menstrual cycles.
  • Controls the menstrual cycle in hormonally imbalanced women.
  • Stops endometrial hyperplasia, an excessive thickening of the uterine lining brought on by unopposed estrogen.
  • Helpful in treating secondary amenorrhea once pregnancy and other reasons have been ruled out.

For Abnormal Uterine Bleeding:

  • Controls the menstrual cycle.
  • Helps reduce heavy or prolonged bleeding.
  • Stabilizes the endometrium, the lining of the uterus.
  • Helps correct progesterone deficiency.
  • Helps prevent abnormal bleeding from recurring.

For Endometriosis:

  • Blocks the development of endometrial tissue outside of the uterus.
  • Lowers menstrual cramps and pelvic discomfort.
  • Reduces uncomfortable or heavy periods.
  • Reduces the size of endometriotic lesions.
  • Enhances quality of life by reducing symptoms.

How Sayana Press 104mg/0.65ml Injection Works

Sayana Press 104mg/0.65ml Injection contains medroxyprogesterone acetate, which is similar to the natural hormone progesterone, which is produced in the ovaries during the second half of your menstrual cycle. During your menstrual cycle, Sayana Press 104mg/0.65ml Injection prevents an egg from fully maturing and being discharged from the ovaries. If an egg is not released, it cannot be fertilised by sperm and result in pregnancy.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight
Side effects of Sayana Press 104mg/0.65ml Injection

What if I have taken an overdose of Sayana Press 104mg/0.65ml Injection

As Sayana Press 104mg/0.65ml Injection is a parenteral formulation, the chance of overdose may be less. However, keep track of your medicine as an overdose of Sayana Press 104mg/0.65ml Injection may cause serious side effects. Symptoms may include breathing problems, nausea, vomiting, and altered mental status. Seek immediate medical attention if you observe any of these side effects.

Drug Warnings

  • Sayana Press 104mg/0.65ml Injection should not be used if you are allergic to any of its components.
  • Before taking Sayana Press 104mg/0.65ml Injection, inform your healthcare provider if you have or have had migraine headaches, vaginal bleeding, blood disorders (such as deep vein thrombosis), diabetes, severe pain or swelling in the calf, eye diseases, depression, liver (such as jaundice) or kidney disorders, osteoporosis, asthma, or epilepsy and hormone-dependent cancer of the breast or sex organs.
  • Also, tell your doctor if you are pregnant, expecting a pregnancy, breastfeeding, or using certain medications, such as high-dose glucocorticoids (steroids).

Drug-Drug Interactions

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How does the drug interact with Sayana Press 104mg/0.65ml Injection:
Taking Sayana Press 104mg/0.65ml Injection and Etretinate may cause severe birth defects if the mother takes the medication during pregnancy.

How to manage the interaction:
Using etretinate and Sayana Press 104mg/0.65ml Injection together is not recommended, but can be taken if prescribed by a doctor. However, if you experience unusual symptoms contact your doctor. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Sayana Press 104mg/0.65ml Injection:
Coadministration of Acitretin with Sayana Press 104mg/0.65ml Injection can increase the risk and severity of birth defects when taken by a pregnant woman.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Acitretin with Sayana Press 104mg/0.65ml Injection together is generally avoided as it can result in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. Consult a doctor if you get pregnant while taking these medications. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Sayana Press 104mg/0.65ml Injection:
Taking Sayana Press 104mg/0.65ml Injection acetate with Tranexamic acid may increase the risk of blood clots.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Sayana Press 104mg/0.65ml Injection with Tranexamic acid is not recommended but can be taken if prescribed by a doctor. Consult your doctor immediately if you experience symptoms such as chest pain, shortness of breath, coughing up blood, blood in the urine, sudden loss of vision, and pain, redness, or swelling in your arm or leg. Do not stop using any medications without talking to your doctor.
Severe
How does the drug interact with Sayana Press 104mg/0.65ml Injection:
Taking Sayana Press 104mg/0.65ml Injection with amprenavir may make amprenavir less effective.

How to manage the interaction:
There may be a possibility of interaction between Sayana Press 104mg/0.65ml Injection and Amprenavir, but it can be taken if prescribed by a doctor. If you're having any unusual symptoms, it's important to contact your doctor right away. Do not discontinue any medications without first consulting your doctor.
How does the drug interact with Sayana Press 104mg/0.65ml Injection:
Taking griseofulvin with Sayana Press 104mg/0.65ml Injection may reduce blood levels and the effects of Sayana Press 104mg/0.65ml Injection.

How to manage the interaction:
There may be a possibility of interaction between Griseofulvin and Sayana Press 104mg/0.65ml Injection, but it can be taken if prescribed by a doctor. However, if you experience any of these symptoms like unexpected bleeding or abnormal bleeding, or if you think you might be pregnant while using birth control, it's important to contact a doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
Severe
How does the drug interact with Sayana Press 104mg/0.65ml Injection:
Taking Sayana Press 104mg/0.65ml Injection with bexarotene may decrease the effectiveness of Sayana Press 104mg/0.65ml Injection.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Sayana Press 104mg/0.65ml Injection and Bexarotene together can possibly result in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, if you experience any unusual symptoms consult your doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
MedroxyprogesteroneFosamprenavir
Severe
How does the drug interact with Sayana Press 104mg/0.65ml Injection:
Taking Sayana Press 104mg/0.65ml Injection together with fosamprenavir may decrease the effects of fosamprenavir.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction between Sayana Press 104mg/0.65ml Injection and Fosamprenavir, you can take these medicines together if prescribed by your doctor. However, if you experience any unusual symptoms contact your doctor right away. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
How does the drug interact with Sayana Press 104mg/0.65ml Injection:
When Dabrafenib is taken with Sayana Press 104mg/0.65ml Injection acetate, the amount of Sayana Press 104mg/0.65ml Injection acetate in the blood may decrease.

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Dabrafenib with Sayana Press 104mg/0.65ml Injection can possibly result in an interaction, but it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, if you experience hot flashes(feeling of heat in the body), dryness, or unusual bleeding, don't hesitate to reach out to your doctor. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
How does the drug interact with Sayana Press 104mg/0.65ml Injection:
Coadministration of Sayana Press 104mg/0.65ml Injection with mycophenolic acid may decrease the levels and effects of Sayana Press 104mg/0.65ml Injection.

How to manage the interaction:
There could be a possible interaction between Mycophenolic acid and Sayana Press 104mg/0.65ml Injection, but they can be taken together if your doctor has prescribed them. However, if you experience hot flashes, vaginal dryness, or abnormal bleeding consult a doctor. Do not discontinue any medications without a doctor's advice.
How does the drug interact with Sayana Press 104mg/0.65ml Injection:
Taking Bosentan and Sayana Press 104mg/0.65ml Injection may, reduce the blood levels and effects of Sayana Press 104mg/0.65ml Injection.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a interaction between bosentan and Sayana Press 104mg/0.65ml Injection, you can take these medicines together if prescribed by your doctor. However, if you experience hot flashes(feeling of heat in the body), dryness, or unusual bleeding, don't hesitate to reach out to your doctor. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.

Drug-Food Interactions

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Diet & Lifestyle Advise

Healthy eating habits:

  • Consume a diet rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and lean meats.
  • Reduce bloating and fluid retention by limiting processed foods and salt.
  • Add meals high in calcium and vitamin D to maintain healthy bones.
  • Avoid eating too many sweet or fatty foods and stay hydrated.

Lifestyle changes:

  • Regularly engage in mild exercise to maintain a healthy weight.
  • Use relaxation techniques, yoga, or meditation to reduce stress.
  • Avoid smoking and binge drinking since these might disrupt hormone balance.
  • Observe routine medical examinations and take medication as directed.

Stress management:

  • Every day, engage in relaxation exercises like yoga, meditation, or deep breathing.
  • To maintain hormonal balance, make sure you get enough sleep and rest.

Habit Forming

No

Therapeutic Class

[HORMONES, CONTRACEPTIVES]

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Alcohol

Consult your doctor

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Sayana Press 104mg/0.65ml Injection. However, as a precautionary measure, it is advisable not to take or limit alcohol.

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Pregnancy

Unsafe

Sayana Press 104mg/0.65ml Injection must not be taken if you are pregnant, as hormonal medicines can affect the developing baby.

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Breast Feeding

Safe if prescribed

Sayana Press 104mg/0.65ml Injection can be safely used by nursing mothers. Your doctor or healthcare professional may advise that you wait until at least 6 weeks after your baby has been born before you start using Sayana Press 104mg/0.65ml Injection for contraception.

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Driving

Safe if prescribed

Sayana Press 104mg/0.65ml Injection usually does not impact your ability to drive or operate machinery.

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Liver

Consult your doctor

Inform your doctor before receiving Sayana Press 104mg/0.65ml Injection if you have a history of liver impairment/disorder. Your doctor will prescribe only if the benefits outweigh the risks.

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Kidney

Consult your doctor

Inform your doctor before receiving Sayana Press 104mg/0.65ml Injection if you have a history of kidney impairment/disorder. Your doctor will prescribe only if the benefits outweigh the risks.

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Children

Unsafe

Sayana Press 104mg/0.65ml Injection is not recommended for children below 12 years of age.

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Heart

Caution

Inform your doctor before receiving Sayana Press 104mg/0.65ml Injection if you have heart disease. Your doctor will prescribe only if the benefits outweigh the risks.

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Geriatrics

Caution

Sayana Press 104mg/0.65ml Injection should be used with caution in elderly patients. Please consult your doctor before use.

FAQs

Sayana Press 104mg/0.65ml Injection is used to treat amenorrhea (the unusual cessation of menstrual periods) and abnormal uterine bleeding. Besides that, it can also be used to prevent endometrial hyperplasia (thickening of the uterine or womb lining) in women who take conjugated estrogen.

Sayana Press 104mg/0.65ml Injection prevents an egg from fully developing and being released from the ovaries during your menstrual cycle. An egg that is not released cannot be fertilised by sperm and result in pregnancy. On the other hand, it also induces changes in the lining of your womb, making conception less likely. It also thickens the mucus at the womb's opening, making sperm entry more difficult.

It is recommended not to take any other contraceptives with Sayana Press 104mg/0.65ml Injection without a doctor's prescription.

Yes, the Sayana Press 104mg/0.65ml Injection may cause hair loss. If you feel that you are experiencing a lot of hall falls while taking Sayana Press 104mg/0.65ml Injection, please consult your doctor.

Do not use Sayana Press 104mg/0.65ml Injection if you are allergic to medroxyprogesterone acetate, or any other similar hormonal medicines, if you have/had breast cancer, a blood clotting disorder such as deep vein thrombosis (blood clot in the legs) or pulmonary embolism (blood clot in the lung), severe liver disease such as jaundice, unexplained vaginal bleeding or if you are pregnant or think you may be pregnant or If you have not yet started your periods.

Sayana Press 104mg/0.65ml Injection can be used for just one or two occasions in a few cases, such as if your partner is having a vasectomy, Sayana Press 104mg/0.65ml Injection can be used to protect you until the vasectomy takes place, or if you are being immunised against rubella, to prevent conception during the virus's active phase, or if you are awaiting sterilisation.

Weight gain is a possible side effect of Sayana Press 104mg/0.65ml Injection, but it can often be managed with diet and exercise. The weight gain can vary from person to person, and it's more likely to occur with higher doses. By maintaining a healthy lifestyle, you can minimize the impact of weight gain while taking Sayana Press 104mg/0.65ml Injection.

Sayana Press 104mg/0.65ml Injection is a generally safe and effective medication when used as directed. However, as with any medication, it may not be suitable for everyone and can cause side effects in some individuals. To ensure safe and effective use, following your healthcare provider's instructions is essential.

Withdrawal bleeding usually occurs within 3 to 7 days after you stop taking Sayana Press 104mg/0.65ml Injection. Consult your doctor if your condition does not improve or if it worsens.

The common side effects of Sayana Press 104mg/0.65ml Injection include headache, nausea, dizziness, hair loss, acne, and unusual vaginal bleeding or spotting. Most of these side effects of Sayana Press 104mg/0.65ml Injection do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist, contact your doctor.

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INDIA

Manufacturer/Marketer address

The Capital, 1802, 18th Floor , Plot No. C-70, ‘G’ Block , Bandra Kurla Complex, Bandra East , Mumbai – 400051
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