How does it work?

Nandrolone decanoate is an anabolic steroid. Anabolic steroids have the same properties as the natural hormone testosterone. They are believed to increase the production of protein by the body and to enhance muscle development. Nandrolone also causes masculinisation in men who are deficient in natural male hormones, however in men with no deficiency, it actualy reduces sperm production. In osteoprosis, there is loss of bone tissue, resulting in bones that are brittle and liable to fracture. Nandrolone influences the metabolism of calcium (an important constituent of bone and teeth) and thereby increases bone mass in individuals suffering from osteoporosis. Nandrolone decanoate has been prepared as an injection in a peanut oil (arachis oil) base, which releases the active ingredient slowly over a period of up to 3 weeks. This is known as a "depot" injection.

What is it used for?

Post menopausal osteoporosis

Warning!

Women taking this medicine may develop adult male characteristics such as hoarseness, increased hair growth, acne and increased libido. Discontinuation of the treatment should be considered if this happens.

Use with caution in

Cancer of the bone (metastatic)

Cancer with has spread from its original site to the bones (skeletal metastases)

Decreased kidney function

Decreased liver function

Elderly people

Epilepsy or history of epilepsy

Growth retardation

Heart failure

History of heart failure

History of migraines

Migraine

Not to be used in

Breast cancer in men

Cancer of the prostate

Pregnancy

This medicine should not be used if you are allergic to one or any of its ingredients. Please inform your doctor or pharmacist if you have previously experienced such an allergy. If you feel you have experienced an allergic reaction, stop using this medicine and inform your doctor or pharmacist immediately.

Pregnancy and Breastfeeding

Certain medicines should not be used during pregnancy or breastfeeding. However, other medicines may be safely used in pregnancy or breastfeeding providing the benefits to the mother outweigh the risks to the unborn baby. Always inform your doctor if you are pregnant or planning a pregnancy, before using any medicine.

This medicine should not be used during pregnancy as it may be harmful to the unborn baby. Seek medical advice from your doctor.

There is no information available about the safety of this medicine during breastfeeding. For this reason, the manufacturer states that it should not be used during breastfeeding. Seek medical advice from your doctor.

Side effects

Medicines and their possible side effects can affect individual people in different ways. The following are some of the side effects that are known to be associated with this medicine. Because a side effect is stated here, it does not mean that all people using this medicine will experience that or any side effect.

Acne

Stopping or absence of menstrual periods (amenorrhoea)

Decrease in production of sperm

Retention of sodium in the body which leads to the accumulation of fluid (oedema)

Alteration in results of liver function tests

Premature closure of the ends of bones in prepubescent males causing stunted growth

Development of male characteristics in females

Liver tumours

The side effects listed above may not include all of the side effects reported by the drug's manufacturer. For more information about any other possible risks associated with this medicine, please read the information provided with the medicine or consult your doctor or pharmacist.

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