Decamin: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Decamin Information

Decamin is a prescription medicine that is available as a Injection. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Post Menopausal Osteoporosis, Anemia. Other than this, Decamin has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.

Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Decamin. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.

Common side effects of Decamin include Nausea or vomiting, Fluid Retention. While these are the most often observed Decamin side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Decamin go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.

It is also important to note that Decamin has a Severe effect for pregnant women and Moderate effect on lactating mothers. In addition, Decamin's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Decamin related warnings section.

Other contraindications of Decamin have been discussed in the sections ahead.

Additionally, Decamin may also adversely react with other medicines. See below for a complete list.

You should also be aware that Decamin is safe while driving, and is addiction.

Decamin Benefits & Uses
Decamin Dosage & How to Take
Decamin Side Effects
Decamin Related Warnings
Severe Interaction of Decamin with Other Drugs
Decamin Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Decamin
Decamin Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Decamin Benefits & Uses

Decamin is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Post Menopausal Osteoporosis
Anemia (Read More - Home Remedies for Anaemia)

Other Benefits

Decamin Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Adult(Female)	Disease: Post Menopausal Osteoporosis Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 100 mg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: doctor administered Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: Given every 3 - 4 wk
Geriatric	Disease: Post Menopausal Osteoporosis Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 100 mg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: doctor administered Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: Given every 3 - 4 wk
Adult	Disease: Anemia Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 200 mg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 1 Weekly Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: For course duration follow doctor's advice, dose for anemia with chronic kidney failure patient

Decamin Related Warnings

Is the use of Decamin safe for pregnant women?

Decamin should not be taken during pregnancy, or should only be taken on the advice of a doctor as it may have severe side effects.

Severe
Is the use of Decamin safe during breastfeeding?

Breastfeeding women may feel side effects of Decamin. If you see any side effects, stop taking Decamin immediately and talk to your doctor. Take Decamin again, only after your doctor's advice.

Moderate
What is the effect of Decamin on the Kidneys?

Very few cases of side effects of Decamin on kidney have been reported.

Mild
What is the effect of Decamin on the Liver?

Decamin is rarely harmful for the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Decamin on the Heart?

The heart can be affected by Decamin. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it and consult your doctor. You should restart the medicine only after medical advice.

Moderate

Severe Interaction of Decamin with Other Drugs

Decamin should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Moderate

Warfarin

Anastrozole

Mild

Thyroxine

Decamin Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Decamin unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Drug Allergy
Porphyria
Diabetes Type 1
Heart Disease
Migraine

Frequently asked Questions about Decamin

Is this Decamin habit forming or addictive?

Yes, Decamin can get addictive. Consume it only after doctor's advise.

Yes
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

Decamin will not make you feel sleepy or drowsy. So you drive or operate machinery safely.

Safe
Is it safe?

Yes, but consume Decamin only on doctor's advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

Decamin is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.

No

Decamin Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Decamin

Due to the absence of research, it is difficult to say how Decamin and food will interact.

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Decamin

Information about the interaction of Decamin and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Decamin

Question about 5 years ago

Can I develop allergic reaction to Decamin?

Dr. Roshni Poonja MBBS , General Physician, Internal Medicine

Yes, one may develop an allergic reaction to Decamin. One may get a rash, itch, develop difficulty in breathing, develop swelling on face, lips, and throat, etc. If you develop any of these side effects, please speak to your doctor immediately.

Question about 5 years ago

Does Decamin raise testosterone levels?

Dr. Ramraj Meena MBBS , General Physician

No, Decamin does not raise the testosterone levels. In fact, it may suppress the hypothalamic-pituitary-gonadal axis and decrease the synthesis of endogenous testosterone.

Question about 5 years ago

Does Decamin build muscle?

Dr. Rahul Poddar MBBS, DNB, MBBS, DNB , General Surgery

Yes, Decamin is used to build the muscle mass.

Question about 5 years ago

How to take Decamin?

Dr. Yogesh Kumar MBBS , General Physician

Ideally, Decamin should be given by a nurse or a doctor. Decamin is available in the form of an injection and it is injected deep into the muscle tissue of buttocks, upper legs or upper arms. The dose of the injection is decided by the doctor as per the condition of the patient.

Question almost 5 years ago

How is Decamin helpful in hypogonadism?

Dr. Uday Nath Sahoo MBBS , Internal Medicine

Low levels of testosterone represent a condition in males known as hypogonadism. Decamin might be helpful in hypogonadism as testosterone replacement therapy because it is a synthetic analog of the naturally occurring testosterone which works in almost similarly to natural testosterone in the body.