Nandrolone
Overview
Categories
- 18 Hormones and other endocrine drugs and contraceptives
Primary Characterstics
Nandrolone is also known as Nortestosterone Phenylpropionate. Nandrolone (Decanoate), Nandrolone (Decanoate) are the derivatives of NandroloneNandrolone is also known as Nortestosterone Phenylpropionate. Nandrolone (Decanoate), Nandrolone (Decanoate) are the derivatives of Nandrolone It is of Synthetic origin and belongs to Steroid. It belongs to Aldosterone agonist pharmacological group on the basis of mechanism of action and also classified in Sex Hormones and Anabolic Steroid pharmacological group.The Molecular Weight of Nandrolone is 274.10.
Indications
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Pharmacokinetics
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Drug Interactions
No data regarding the interactions of Nandrolone was found.
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Side Effects
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Dosage
Nandrolone's dosage details are as follows:
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Single Dose
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Frequency
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Route
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Instructions
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Adult Dosage
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| 50 to 150 mg | 100 (100) | As recommended. | | For aplastic Anaemia |
| 25 to 100 mg | 62 (62.5) | As recommended. | IM | Once every week. |
| 50 to 200 mg | 120 (125) | As recommended. | IV | For treatment of anamia of chronic failure. |
Paedriatic Dosage (20kg)
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| No data regarding the Paedriatic dosage details of Nandrolone is available. |
Neonatal Dosage (3kg)
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| No data regarding the neonatal dosage details of Nandrolone is available. |
High Risk Groups
Drug should not be given to Pregnant Mothers, Cardiac / Hypertensive Patients, patients suffering from Kidney dysfunction, patients suffering from Liver Malfunction, and Neonates.
If prescribing authority justifies the benefits of the drug against the possible damages he/she should reevaluate them and consult the reference material and previous studies.
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Warning / Precautions
Nandrolone decanoate should be used with caution in patients with any disease, especially cancer of the prostate or breast, liver, heart, kidney disease, allergy, enlarged prostate. High dosage, long term use of androgens has been related to liver cancer. This drug should not be used during pregnancy or lactation. Females should be monitored for signs of virilization, such as deepening of the voice, facial hair, acne, menstrual irregularity or clitoral enlargement, consult the doctor promptly if any of these symptoms occur. Use in children should not be recommended due to the possibility this drug may have undesirable effects related to the growth of the child. It should be used with extreme caution in geriatric men because they are at higher risk for developing enlarged prostates or prostate cancer when using this medication. Warninigs and precautions should be considered in patients with cardiac insufficiency, arterial hypotension, nephrotic syndrom, sportsmen.
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Storage Conditions
Inj
Store Below 25°C. Protect from Sunlight.
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Interference in Pathology
No data regarding the pathological interferences produced by Nandrolone is available.
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Brands / Trade Names of
Nandrolone
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Single Ingredient
Inj: 25 mg/ml, 50 mg/ml, 100 mg/ml,
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