DECOSTAL 50 Injection 1ml

INTRODUCTION

DECOSTAL 50 INJECTION contains Nandrolone which belongs to the group of medicines called Anabolic steroids. It is used to treat osteoporosis in post-menopausal women, certain types of anemia, breast cancer (in women). It can also be used to treat patients on long-term corticosteroids.

Osteoporosis is a medical condition that makes the bones thin and weak. It usually occurs in women after menopause when there is reduced production of estrogen in the body. Anemia is a condition in which there is a lack of enough healthy red blood cells to carry adequate oxygen to the body’s tissues. Breast cancer is a condition where some breast cells begin to grow abnormally.

Your doctor might ask you to take blood tests at regular intervals to check the oxygen-carrying substance in your red blood cells (haemoglobin).

Before receiving DECOSTAL 50 INJECTION, inform your doctor if you have or ever had breast cancer that has spread to the bones, kidney or lung cancer, high blood pressure, diabetes, epilepsy, or migraine.

DECOSTAL 50 INJECTION is not recommended for use in pregnant and breastfeeding women. DECOSTAL 50 INJECTION is not recommended for use in children below 3 years of age. Consult your doctor before receiving the medicine.

The most common side effects of receiving DECOSTAL 50 INJECTION is swelling of legs. Contact your doctor if any of the above side effects worsen or persist for a long duration.

USES OF DECOSTAL 50 INJECTION

It is used to treat:

Osteoporosis (in post-menopausal women)
Certain types of anemia
Breast cancer (in women)
Patients on long-term corticosteroids
HOW DECOSTAL 50 INJECTION WORKS

DECOSTAL 50 INJECTION works by rebuilding tissues that have become weak because of continuing illness or serious injury. It can thus increase bone mass and stimulate the formation of red blood cells in the bone marrow.

DIRECTIONS FOR USE

DECOSTAL 50 INJECTION will be administered only by a doctor or a nurse deeply into a muscle (in the buttock, upper leg, or upper arm region). Your physician will administer the correct dose and duration for you according to your age, body weight, and disease condition.

SIDE EFFECTS OF DECOSTAL 50 INJECTION
COMMON
Swelling of legs, ankle or feet
Fluid retention
Breast enlargement
Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)
Nausea
Acne
RARE
Excess increase in red blood cells
Change in some liver tests or liver tumors

Tell your doctor immediately if you experience any of the following side effects after receiving DECOSTAL 50 INJECTION:

Signs of masculinization (lowering of the voice or increase in body or facial hair)
HOW TO MANAGE SIDE EFFECTS

Nausea:

Take regular sips of a cold drink. Have ginger or peppermint tea. Stick to simple meals. Avoid eating oily or spicy foods. If you still feel nauseous, contact your doctor.

WARNING & PRECAUTIONS
PREGNANCY

DECOSTAL 50 INJECTION is not recommended for use in pregnant women. Consult your doctor before receiving the medicine.

BREASTFEEDING

DECOSTAL 50 INJECTION is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women. Consult your doctor before receiving the medicine.

DRIVING AND USING MACHINES

DECOSTAL 50 INJECTION has no effect on your ability to drive and use machines. Consult your doctor for advice.

ALCOHOL

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with DECOSTAL 50 INJECTION. Consult your doctor for advice.

KIDNEY

DECOSTAL 50 INJECTION should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Contact your doctor before receiving it.

LIVER

DECOSTAL 50 INJECTION should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Contact your doctor before receiving it.

ALLERGY

Do not receive DECOSTAL 50 INJECTION if you are allergic to Nandrolone, peanuts, soya or any of the other ingredients of this medicine.

HEART DISEASE

DECOSTAL 50 INJECTION should be used with caution in patients with high blood pressure or any other heart disease. Contact your doctor before receiving it.

OTHERS

DECOSTAL 50 INJECTION is not recommended for use if you have:

Porphyria (an inherited blood disorder)

Before receiving DECOSTAL 50 INJECTION, inform your doctor if you have:

Diabetes (high blood sugar)
Epilepsy (fits)
Migraine
Or had breast cancer which has advanced to the bones
Or had kidney or lung cancer

Use in pediatrics:

DECOSTAL 50 INJECTION is not recommended for use in children below 3 years of age. Consult your doctor for advice.

Use in geriatrics:

DECOSTAL 50 INJECTION should be used with caution in elderly patients. Consult your doctor before receiving the medicine.

INTERACTIONS

A. Drug-Drug interactions:

Before receiving DECOSTAL 50 INJECTION, inform your doctor if you are taking any of the following medicine:

Medicines used to treat diabetes (Ex. insulin, glimepiride, metformin)
Erythropoietin (used to treat anemia)
Medicines used to reduce the clotting of the blood (Ex. warfarin, rivaroxaban)

Overdosage:

DECOSTAL 50 INJECTION will be administered to you only by a doctor or a nurse in a hospital, and so it is unlikely to receive an overdose. Contact your doctor or nurse if you experience any unusual reactions.

SYNOPSIS
Drug :   Nandrolone
Pharmacological Category :   Anabolic steroids
Therapeutic Indication :   Osteoporosis, Certain types of anemia, Breast cancer, Patients on long-term corticosteroids  
Dosage Forms :   Injection
MORE INFORMATION
Keep DECOSTAL 50 INJECTION out of reach of children
Store below 30°C

FAQs ABOUT DECOSTAL 50 INJECTION

Is it safe to receive DECOSTAL 50 INJECTION in children?

DECOSTAL 50 INJECTION is not recommended for use in children below 3 years of age. Consult your doctor before receiving. Extra supervision is necessary for the treatment of children since anabolic steroids.

What are the side effects of receiving DECOSTAL 50 INJECTION?

The most common side effects of receiving DECOSTAL 50 INJECTION are swelling of legs, ankle and feet, fluid retention, breast enlargement, insomnia (difficulty in sleeping), nausea and acne. Contact your physician if any of the above side effects worsen or persists for a long duration.

Can patients having kidney impairment can receive DECOSTAL 50 INJECTION?

Before receiving DECOSTAL 50 INJECTION, inform your doctor if you have kidney cancer or any other active kidney disease. Your doctor will decide the appropriate dose or select a suitable alternative treatment for you.

Who should not receive DECOSTAL 50 INJECTION?

DECOSTAL 50 INJECTION is not recommended for use in patients with allergic history to Nandrolone, peanuts or soya, porphyria (an inherited blood disorder), pregnancy breastfeeding women, and in children under 3 years of age. Contact your doctor before receiving it.

How to receive DECOSTAL 50 INJECTION?

DECOSTAL 50 INJECTION will be administered to you only by a doctor or a nurse deeply into a muscle (in the buttock, upper leg, or upper arm). Your physician will administer the correct dose and duration for you according to your age, body weight, and disease condition.

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USEFUL DIAGNOSTIC TESTS
Complete Blood Count
Country Of Origin
India