It is a progestin type of female hormone.
Medroxyprogesterone is a milky liquid that is injected into a muscle.
Other drugs such as aminoglutethimide or rifampin may interact with medroxyprogesterone. Tell your doctor if you are taking these or any other drugs as your dose may need to be changed. Check with your doctor or pharmacist before you start taking any new drugs. If you plan to have children, discuss this with your doctor before being treated with medroxyprogesterone. Ask your doctor if your dose of medroxyprogesterone will act as birth control or if you need to use another form of birth control.