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Dec Benefits & Uses

Dec is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

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

Other Benefits

Dec 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

Dec Related Warnings

Is the use of Dec safe for pregnant women?

Dec can cause severe side effects if taken during pregnancy, so, pregnant women should talk to their doctor before taking it.

Severe
Is the use of Dec safe during breastfeeding?

Dec can cause moderate side effects on breastfeeding women. If you feel its side effects, then stop taking this drug and consult your doctor. Take this medicine again only if your doctor advises to do so.

Moderate
What is the effect of Dec on the Kidneys?

Dec has very mild side effects on the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Dec on the Liver?

Side effects of Dec rarely affect the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Dec on the Heart?

Dec may cause harmful effects on the heart. if you feel it's having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.

Moderate

Severe Interaction of Dec with Other Drugs

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

Moderate

Warfarin

Anastrozole

Mild

Thyroxine

Dec Contraindications

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

Drug Allergy
Porphyria
Diabetes Type 1
Heart Disease
Migraine

Frequently asked Questions about Dec

Is this Dec habit forming or addictive?

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

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

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

Safe
Is it safe?

Yes, Dec is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.

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

There is no benefit of taking Dec for mental disorders.

No

Dec Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Dec

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

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Dec

It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Dec and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Dec

Question almost 5 years ago

Can I discontinue Dec on my own?

Dr. R.K Singh MBBS , Diabetology

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

Question almost 5 years ago

Is Dec associated with any psychological effects?

Dr. Vedprakash Verma MBBS, MD , Cardiology

Yes, use of Dec may be associated with several psychological effects like depression, aggression, mood swings, psychosis, addiction, withdrawal, and dependency disorders. If you suffer from any of these disorders, please inform your doctor immediately.

Question over 5 years ago

How does Dec work?

Dr. R.K Singh MBBS , Diabetology

Dec is an exogenous androgen which resembles the endogenous androgen testosterone. Dec 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 Dec helpful in hypogonadism?

Dr. Uday Nath Sahoo MBBS , Internal Medicine

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

Question over 5 years ago

What is Dec?

Dr Anjum Mujawar MBBS, MBBS , Emergency Medicine

Dec is the brand name for nandrolone. It belongs to the class of compounds known as anabolic steroids. It is available in the form of an injection. It is used in burns, surgery, anemias, and trauma. It is also used in osteoporosis in post-menopausal women.