Manufacturer: Organon (India) Ltd
Salt Composition : Nandrolone Decanoate(50mg)
Vial of 1ml Injection
(Inclusive of all taxes)
Docabolin 50mg Injection 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, acne, and breast enlargement. Let your doctor know if any of these side effects bother you.
Docabolin 50mg Injection 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.
Nandrolone decanoate has an absorption half life of 6 days and an elimination half life of 4.3 hours. Alternate studies have shown that nandrolone decanoate has a terminal half life of 7.1, 11.7, and 11.8 hours for doses of 50, 100, and 150 mg respectively.
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Docabolin
Edema (swelling)
Nausea
Breast enlargement
Acne
Contraindications Nandrolone should not be used in patients with prostate cancer, breast cancer especially with high calcium levels, severe kidney impairment, pregnancy or in patients allergic to the drug.
Docabolin 50mg Injection 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.
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Docabolin 50mg Injection. Please consult your doctor.
Information regarding the use of Docabolin 50mg Injection during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Docabolin 50mg Injection 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.
Docabolin Injection may interact with other medicines, discuss with your doctor about all the medicines, supplements or herbal preparations you are taking. Also, you should inform your doctor if you have a planned surgery or vaccination scheduled.
The use of insulin or other antidiabetics along with this medicine can affect the way this medicine works. Thus close monitoring is necessary.
Concomitant use of this medicine along with blood thinners like Warfarin, heparin, etc may alter the effects of this medicine.
Use the hormone ACTH or corticosteroids (used in arthritis, asthma, etc), medicines like Erythropoietin (used in anemia) should be used with caution along with Docabolin Injection.
You should let the doctor or the laboratory person know that you are using this medicine while going for a lab test (like thyroid gland), as this medicine may interfere with the lab tests.
Kindly do not self administer.
Store below 30°C
If you miss a dose of Docabolin 50mg Injection, 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.
Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
You have been prescribed Docabolin 50mg Injection for the treatment of osteoporosis in women after menopause.
It is given as an injection into muscle of upper arm or leg by your doctor.
Inform your doctor if you develop male characteristics such as hoarseness, increased hair growth, acne and increased sex drive.
Do not take Docabolin 50mg Injection if you are pregnant, planning to conceive, or breastfeeding.
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
