Decabol 50 Injection


Product Info

Prescription required Yes
Marketer Mediquest Inc.
Active Ingredient Nandrolone Decanoate (50mg)
Storage Store below 30°C
Chemical ClassAnabolic steroid
Habit FormingNo
Therapeutic ClassHORMONES
Action ClassAnabolic steroid
User Rating4.8
User Reviews541

FAQ

Question
What if you forget to take Decabol Injection?
If you miss a dose of Decabol 50, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
Answer

Decabol 50 Injection Reviews

Decabol 50 is a medicine used in the treatment of osteoporosis in post-menopausal women. It helps strengthen the bones which become thin and brittle due to osteoporosis.

Decabol 50 is generally given by a healthcare professional. You should not self-administer this medicine at home. Your doctor will decide the dose and how often you should take them. You should take it regularly to get the most benefit from it. Do not stop using the medicine even if you feel better unless the doctor tells you so.

Using this medicine may cause few common side effects such as edema (swelling of legs, ankle, and feet), fluid retention, nausea, vomiting, acne, and breast enlargement. Let your doctor know if any of these side effects bother you.

Before using this medicine, inform your doctor if you have any liver or kidney problems. You should also tell your doctor all the other medicines you are taking. Pregnant and breastfeeding mothers should consult with their doctors before using the medicine.

How Decabol 50 Injection Works

Decabol 50 is an anabolic steroid which mimics the effect of male hormone (testosterone). It works by strengthening the bones which become thin and fragile due to osteoporosis.

How to Use Decabol 50 Injection

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

Benefits of Decabol 50 Injection

  • In Treatment of Post menopausal osteoporosis: Osteoporosis is a common condition that weakens bones, making them fragile and more likely to break. It often occurs in women after menopause (end of a woman's menstrual cycles) and is known as post-menopausal osteoporosis. Decabol 50 helps to keep your bones strong and healthy and reduces the risk of osteoporosis. It also helps maintain bone density and reduces your risk of bone fracture. You should use this medicine as it is prescribed, and for as long as it is prescribed by your doctor.

Uses of Decabol 50 Injection

  • Treatment of Post menopausal osteoporosis

Decabol 50 Injection Side Effects

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Safety Tips

Pregnancy  UNSAFE
Decabol 50 is highly unsafe to use during pregnancy. Seek your doctor's advice as studies on pregnant women and animals have shown significant harmful effects to the developing baby.
Driving  SAFE
Decabol 50 does not usually affect your ability to drive.
Kidney  CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Decabol 50 in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
Alcohol  CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Decabol 50. Please consult your doctor.
Liver  CAUTION
Decabol 50 should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Decabol 50 may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding  CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Decabol 50 during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Quick Tips

  • You have been prescribed Decabol 50 for the treatment of osteoporosis in women after menopause.
  • Inform your doctor if you develop male characteristics such as hoarseness, increased hair growth, acne and increased sex drive.
  • Do not take Decabol 50 if you are pregnant, planning to conceive, or breastfeeding.
  • It is given as an injection into muscle of upper arm or leg by your doctor.

References

  1. Gascón A, Belvis JJ, Berisa F, et al. Nandrolone decanoate is a good alternative for the treatment of anemia in elderly male patients on hemodialysis. Geriatr Nephrol Urol. 1999;9(2):67-72.
  2. Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO).
  3. Nandrolone decanoate injection [Product Information]. Corona, CA: Watson Laboratories, Inc.; 2007.

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