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Hydeca is indicated for:
Pharmacology
Nandrolone Decanoate is an injectable anabolic preparation. The active substance is nandrolone, and the decanoate ester gives a duration of action of about three weeks after injection. It is chemically related to the male hormone. Compared with testosterone, it has a stronger anabolic activity and a weaker androgenic activity. Animal bioassays showed this, and receptor binding studies explain it. Clinical use also confirms the low androgenicity. In humans, nandrolone has been shown to have a positive effect on calcium metabolism and to increase bone mass in osteoporosis. In women with disseminated mammary carcinoma, it has been reported to produce objective regressions for many months. It also has a nitrogen-saving action. Metabolic studies established this effect on protein metabolism, and it is used in treatment where a protein deficiency exists, such as chronic debilitating diseases and after major surgery and severe trauma. In these conditions Nandrolone Decanoate is a supportive adjunct to specific therapies, dietary measures and parenteral nutrition. Androgenic effects (e.g. virilisation) are relatively uncommon at the recommended dosages. The medicine lacks the C 17 alpha-alkyl group, which is associated with liver dysfunction and cholestasis.
Dosage Reference
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Dosages shown are general references from official sources. Always consult your doctor or pharmacist for personalized dosing.
Adults:
For established osteoporosis, Nandrolone Decanoate is given as 50 mg every 3 weeks. In disseminated breast cancer in women (palliative therapy), the dose is also 50 mg every 3 weeks. For protein deficiency states after major surgery or trauma, it's 50 mg every 2 to 3 weeks. Anemia due to chronic renal failure needs 50 to 200 mg per week, and aplastic anemia needs 50 to 150 mg per week. For anemia due to cytotoxic therapy, the dose is 200 mg per week. In chronic debilitating disease in the elderly, it's 100 mg. For postsurgical and post-traumatic catabolism, the dose is 25 to 50 mg every 3 weeks, and during glucocorticosteroid therapy it's 50 mg every 2 to 3 weeks.
Nandrolone Decanoate should be given by deep intramuscular injection. For the best therapeutic effect, the person also needs adequate amounts of vitamins, minerals and protein, in a calorie-rich diet.
Side Effects
Because of the nature of Nandrolone Decanoate, its side effects can't be reversed quickly by stopping the medicine. Injectable medicines in general may cause a local reaction at the injection site. Depending on the dose, how often it is given and the total period of treatment with Nandrolone Decanoate, these unwanted effects may occur: virilism, hyperlipidaemia, increased libido, hypertension, dysphonia, nausea, abnormal hepatic function, peliosis hepatis, acne, rash, pruritus, hirsutism, premature fusion of epiphyses, decreased urine flow, benign prostatic hyperplasia, priapism, enlarged penis, clitoris, amenorrhoea, oligomenorrhoea, decreased sperm count, oedema, injection site reaction, decreased HDL and increased haemoglobin.
Cautions & Contraindications
Warnings & Precautions
If signs of virilisation develop during treatment with nandrolone decanoate, stopping it should be considered, preferably after talking it over with the patient. Patients with any of the following conditions should be monitored: latent or overt cardiac failure, renal dysfunction, hypertension, or migraine (or a history of any of these conditions). Anabolic steroids may occasionally cause fluid retention in such patients. Monitoring is also advised in incomplete statural growth, because anabolic steroids in high doses may speed up epiphyseal closure. The same applies to skeletal metastases of breast carcinoma. In these patients hypercalcaemia may develop on its own and also as a result of anabolic steroid therapy. The latter can point to a positive tumour response to the hormonal treatment. Even so, the hypercalcaemia should be treated appropriately first, and hormone therapy can be resumed once calcium levels are back to normal. Liver dysfunction is another condition that calls for monitoring. Using anabolic steroids to improve athletic ability may carry severe risks to the user's health and should be discouraged.
Contraindications
Nandrolone Decanoate must not be used in pregnancy, in male breast carcinoma or in prostatic carcinoma. It is also contraindicated in patients who are allergic to peanuts and soya, and in anyone hypersensitive to the active substance or to any of the excipients, including arachis oil.
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
Nandrolone Decanoate must not be used during pregnancy, because it can cause masculinization of the foetus. For breastfeeding, there isn't enough data on the use of this medicine in pregnant women or nursing mothers to say whether it could harm the infant or affect milk production.
⚠️ Talk to your doctor before taking any medicine during pregnancy or while breastfeeding.
Overdose
In animal studies, Nandrolone Decanoate has very low acute toxicity. No cases of acute overdose with Nandrolone Decanoate have been reported in humans.
⚠️ In an emergency call 999 or go to the nearest hospital emergency department.
Storage
Store Nandrolone Decanoate below 30°C, and keep it away from light and moisture. Keep it out of the reach of children.
Common questions about Hydeca 50 mg/ml
What is Hydeca 50 mg/ml IM Injection?
Hydeca 50 mg/ml IM Injection is a medicine that contains Nandrolone Decanoate. It is made by Chemist Laboratories Ltd. It belongs to the Anabolic steroid (Androgens) group of medicines.
What is Hydeca used for?
Hydeca is used for: Osteoporosis, Anemia, Cancer.
What are the side effects of Hydeca?
Because of the nature of Nandrolone Decanoate, its side effects can't be reversed quickly by stopping the medicine. Injectable medicines in general may cause a local reaction at the injection site.
Can I take Hydeca during pregnancy or while breastfeeding?
Nandrolone Decanoate must not be used during pregnancy, because it can cause masculinization of the foetus. For breastfeeding, there isn't enough data on the use of this medicine in pregnant women or nursing mothers to say whether it could harm the infant or affect milk production. Talk to your doctor before taking any medicine during pregnancy or while breastfeeding.
What happens if I take too much Hydeca?
In animal studies, Nandrolone Decanoate has very low acute toxicity. No cases of acute overdose with Nandrolone Decanoate have been reported in humans. In an emergency call 999 or go to the nearest hospital emergency department.
How should I store Hydeca?
Store Nandrolone Decanoate below 30°C, and keep it away from light and moisture. Keep it out of the reach of children.
Do I need a prescription for Hydeca?
Hydeca is a prescription (Rx) medicine. Take it as your doctor advises.