Antara injection: Schedule

schedule. All the patients were provided with MPA (Antara) card which included details of the patients and scheduled next dose of Antara and follow up visits. Subsequent injections were given at three monthly intervals. Women who did not report for the next doses were asked telephonically to return for further dose, if she was not complaint ... Frequently asked questions about DMPA: Depot Medroxy Progesterone Acetate Government of India introduced three new contraceptives in its public health system in 2016. UNFPA India has been assisting the Government of India in roll out of new contraceptives, includinginjectable contraceptives, and in ensuring high quality services. This publication has been developed to address the questions frequently asked by health providers and managers on injectable contraceptives (DMPA). The questions ... There are two sections in MPA card: Facility section: To record client details and update next date of injection Client section: Reference for next date of injection and other instructions for client Under this programme, injection Antara is available freely to all women acceptors at all government facilities. Since the launch of the programme, DMPA, marketed as “Antara”, is being offered at all levels of healthcare as a safe and effective contraception choice.