Description

Package Leaflet: Information for the patient Nandrolone Decanoate 250mg/ml, solution for injection
Nandrolone Decanoate Injection USP 250mg/10ml
Package leaflet: Information for the patient
(nandrolone decanoate)
Read all of this leaflet carefully before taking this medicine because it contains important information for you.

Keep this brochure. You probably need to read it again.
If you have any other questions, ask your doctor, pharmacist or nurse.
This medicine is only prescribed for you. Do not pass it on to others. It may harm them, even if their symptoms are similar to yours.
If you notice any side effects, talk to your doctor, pharmacist or nurse. This includes any possible side effects

What is in this leaflet
1. What Nandrolone decanoate is and what it is used for
2. What you need to know before Nandrolone decanoate is given to you
3. How Nandrolone decanoate is given to you
4. Possible side effects
5. How to store Nandrolone decanoate
6. Contents of the pack and other information
7. What Nandrolone decanoate is and what it is used for
Nandrolone decanoate is a clear yellow oily solution for injection containing 50 mg/ml of the active ingredient nandrolone decanoate.
The active substance, nandrolone decanoate belongs to the group of medicines known as anabolic steroids that help to prevent bone loss.
Nandrolone decanoate is used in osteoporosis, when bones thin and become brittle, after the menopause.

2. What you need to know before Nandrolone decanoate is given to you

Do not receive Nandrolone decanoate:

If you are pregnant or think you may be pregnant (see section 2 ?pregnancy, breast-feeding and fertility?).
If you are allergic to nandrolone decanoate or any of the ingredients of this medicine (listed in section 6).
In children under the age of 3 years.
If you have porphyria (an inherited blood disorder).If you are allergic to peanuts or soya (see section 2 “Nandrolone decanoate contains Arachis oil (peanut oil) and Benzyl alcohol?).
Warnings and precautions

If you notice any signs of masculinization (for instance lowering of the voice or increase in body or facial hair), consult your doctor immediately.

Extra supervision by your doctor may be necessary in some cases; particularly the elderly. At regular intervals, blood tests will be done to check the oxygen-carrying substance in your red blood cells (haemoglobin). In very rare cases the number of red blood cells will increase too much leading to complications.

Medical checks may also be necessary for some other conditions.

Talk to your doctor, pharmacist or nurse before Nandrolone decanoate is given to you if you have ever had, still have or are suspected to have:

breast cancer which has spread to the bones;
Kidney or lung cancer
heart disease
kidney disease
liver disease
high blood pressure
diabetes mellitus
epilepsy
migraine
Other medicines and Nandrolone decanoate

Tell your doctor, pharmacist or nurse if you are taking, have recently taken, or might take any other medicines-even those not prescribed.

Other medicines may affect how Nandrolone decanoate works or Nandrolone decanoate may affect how they work. Therefore; you must tell your doctor, pharmacist or nurse if you are using, or about to use:
• Insulin and/or other medicines to control your blood sugar levels.
• Erythropoietin (medicine to reduce anaemia);
• Medicines to reduce the clotting of your blood (anti-coagulants)
The use of anabolic steroids like Nandrolone decanoate may lead to a reduction of the doses of these medicines.
Also, tell your doctor, pharmacist or nurse if you are using or about to use the hormone ACTH or corticosteroids (used to treat various conditions such as rheumatism, arthritis, allergic conditions and asthma). The use of anabolic steroids like Nandrolone decanoate may increase the risk of water retention especially if your heart and liver are not working properly.
Laboratory tests:
Anabolic steroids may also affect the results of some laboratory tests (e.g. thyroid gland).

Therefore, you must tell your doctor or the laboratory staff performing the tests that you are using this medicine

Improper use
Nandrolone is classified as a prohibited substance under the Olympic Movement Anti-doping Code (OMAC 1999). The misuse of this medicine to enhance ability in sports carries serious health risks and is to be discouraged.
Drug abuse and dependence
This medicine should only be given by a doctor or nurse and used exactly as your doctor has told you. Abuse of anabolic-androgenic steroids, especially if you use too much of this medicine alone or with testosterone, can cause serious health problems to your heart and blood vessels (that can lead to death), mental health and/or the liver. Individuals who have abused anabolic androgenic steroids may become dependent and experience withdrawal symptoms when the dosage changes significantly or is stopped immediately. You should not abuse this medicine alone or with testosterone because it carries serious health risks.

Like all medicines, this medicine can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them. Dependent on
the dose, frequency and total period of administration of Nandrolone decanoate following undesirable effects may occur:
• Fluid retention in the tissues, usually marked by swelling of the ankles or feet or increased blood pressure
• An increase in male characteristics in women; your voice may get deeper and you may notice some hair growth or acne
• Acne
• Increased sexual desire
• Nausea
• Itching
• Increased haemoglobin
• Changes in blood lipids
• Abnormal liver function
• Liver anatomy changes
• Hoarseness
• Change of the voice
• Increased body or facial hair
• Enlargement of the clitoris
• Masculinization
• Abnormal blood tests
Nandrolone decanoate may affect some liver tests or may cause liver tumours, although very rarely. Due to the nature of Nandrolone decanoate, side effects cannot be quickly reversed by discontinuing the medication.
Injectables, in general, may cause a local reaction at the injection site.

Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children.
Do not use this medicine after the expiry date stated on the carton or label after the term “exp” (expiry date). The expiry date refers to the last day of that month.
Store below 30°C. Do not refrigerate or freeze.