Leodec 25 Mg Injection: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Leodec Information

Leodec is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Injection. It is primarily used for the treatment of Post Menopausal Osteoporosis, Anemia. Secondary and off-label uses of Leodec have also been mentioned below.

The right dosage of Leodec depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.

Leodec also has some side effects, the most common being Nausea or vomiting, Fluid Retention. While these are the most often observed Leodec side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Leodec are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.

In addition, Leodec's effect is Severe during pregnancy and Moderate for lactating mothers. It is important to know if Leodec has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Leodec related warnings section.

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

Besides this, Leodec may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.

In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Leodec is safe while driving, and is is addictive in nature.

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

Leodec Benefits & Uses

Leodec is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

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

Other Benefits

Leodec 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

Leodec Related Warnings

Is the use of Leodec safe for pregnant women?

Pregnant women may get severe side effects after taking Leodec. If you are pregnant, do not take Leodec without a doctor's advice.

Severe
Is the use of Leodec safe during breastfeeding?

If you are breastfeeding, you may experience some harmful effects of Leodec. In case you experience any of these, discontinue its use until you consult your doctor.

Moderate
What is the effect of Leodec on the Kidneys?

Leodec rarely harms the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Leodec on the Liver?

Leodec has very mild side effects on the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Leodec on the Heart?

The heart can be affected by Leodec. 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 Leodec with Other Drugs

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

Moderate

Warfarin

Anastrozole

Mild

Thyroxine

Leodec Contraindications

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

Drug Allergy
Porphyria
Diabetes Type 1
Heart Disease
Migraine

Frequently asked Questions about Leodec

Is this Leodec habit forming or addictive?

Leodec can be addictive. You should not take it without medical advice.

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

Leodec does not cause dizziness or sleep, so you can drive a vehicle or operate machinery also.

Safe
Is it safe?

Leodec should be used only after doctor's advice.

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

No, Leodec is not used to treat mental disorders.

No

Leodec Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Leodec

There isn't any research available on the side effects of taking Leodec with food.

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Leodec

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

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Leodec

Question almost 5 years ago

Can I discontinue Leodec on my own?

Dr. R.K Singh MBBS , Diabetology

No, it is not recommended that you discontinue Leodec on your own. Discontinuation might lead to disease relapse and other side effects. Continue taking Leodec for as long as it is prescribed by your doctor.

Question about 5 years ago

How to take Leodec?

Dr. Yogesh Kumar MBBS , General Physician

Ideally, Leodec should be given by a nurse or a doctor. Leodec 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 long can I take Leodec?

Dr. Braj Bhushan Ojha BAMS , Gastroenterology, Dermatology, Psychiatry, Ayurveda, Sexology, Diabetology

Leodec is an anabolic steroid which is used for the treatment of various disorders. Depending on your condition, your doctor will decide the dose and duration. It is therefore important that you comply with the recommendations of the doctor and do not take the excess dose, miss a dose or prolong the usage.

Question over 5 years ago

How does Leodec work?

Dr. R.K Singh MBBS , Diabetology

Leodec is an exogenous androgen which resembles the endogenous androgen testosterone. Leodec promotes protein metabolism and stimulates appetite which counters the catabolic processes in the body. It affects the lean body mass, bone resorption and bone density in patients. It also affects blood glucose, calcium metabolism, and erythrocyte production.

Question almost 5 years ago

How is Leodec helpful in hypogonadism?

Dr. Uday Nath Sahoo MBBS , Internal Medicine

Low levels of testosterone represent a condition in males known as hypogonadism. Leodec 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.