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Generic: Nandrolone

Form: Injection 25mg/ml

Indication

Postmenopausal osteoporosis, Metastatic breast cancer, Anaemia of chronic renal failure, Anaemia in chemotherapy patients

Adult Dose

Intramuscular As anabolic after debilitating illness; Postmenopausal osteoporosis; Metastatic breast cancer Adult: As decanoate: 25-100 mg once every 3-4 wk. Anaemia of chronic renal failure Adult: As decanoate: 50-200 mg wkly. Anaemia in chemotherapy patients Adult: 50-150 mg wkly.

Contraindication

Prostatic or breast carcinoma (male); nephrosis, porphyria; infants, pregnancy and lactation.

Mode of Action

Nandrolone is an anabolic steroid. It promotes tissue-building processes and protein anabolism. It also stimulates erythropoeitin production, causing an increase in haemoglobin and RBC volume.

Precaution

Monitor diabetic patients carefully. Conditions influenced by oedema (e.g. CV disease, migraine, seizure disorder, renal impairment). Hepatic impairment. Elderly. Discontinue if signs of virilisation in women occur. Monitor skeletal maturation in children.

Side Effect

Male: Postpubertal: Acne, gynaecomastia, bladder irritability, priapism, insomnia, chills, decreased libido, hepatic dysfunction, nausea, diarrhoea, prostatic hyperplasia. Prepubertal: Acne, virilism, chills, insomnia, hyperpigmentation, diarrhoea, nausea. Female: Virilism, hypercalcaemia, nausea, diarrhoea, chills, insomnia, iron deficiency anaemia, hepatic dysfunction.

Introduction

__NAME__ 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. __NAME__ 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 swelling of legs, ankle swelling, swelling of feet, fluid retention, 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.

Uses of __NAME__

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Side effects of __NAME__

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How to use __NAME__

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

How __NAME__ works

__NAME__ 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.

What if you forget to take __NAME__?

If you miss a dose of __NAME__, please consult your doctor.

Safety Advice

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with __NAME__. Please consult your doctor.

Safety Advice

__NAME__ 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.

Safety Advice

Information regarding the use of __NAME__ during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Safety Advice

__NAME__ does not usually affect your ability to drive.

Safety Advice

There is limited information available on the use of __NAME__ in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.

Safety Advice

__NAME__ should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of __NAME__ may be needed. Please consult your doctor.