Dekot 25mg Injection
Prescription Required
Product introduction
Dekot 25mg Injection is a medicine used in the treatment of osteoporosis in post-menopausal women. It helps strengthen the bones which become thin and brittle due to osteoporosis.
Dekot 25mg Injection is generally given by a healthcare professional. You should not self-administer this medicine at home. Your doctor will decide the dose and how often you should take them. You should take it regularly to get the most benefit from it. Do not stop using the medicine even if you feel better unless the doctor tells you so.
Using this medicine may cause few common side effects such as edema (swelling of legs, ankle, and feet), fluid retention, nausea, vomiting, acne, and breast enlargement. Let your doctor know if any of these side effects bother you.
Before using this medicine, inform your doctor if you have any liver or kidney problems. You should also tell your doctor all the other medicines you are taking. Pregnant and breastfeeding mothers should consult with their doctors before using the medicine.
Uses of Dekot Injection
Benefits of Dekot Injection
In Treatment of Post menopausal osteoporosis
Osteoporosis is a common condition that weakens bones, making them fragile and more likely to break. It often occurs in women after menopause (end of a woman's menstrual cycles) and is known as post-menopausal osteoporosis. Dekot 25mg Injection helps to keep your bones strong and healthy and reduces the risk of osteoporosis. It also helps maintain bone density and reduces your risk of bone fracture. You should use this medicine as it is prescribed, and for as long as it is prescribed by your doctor.
Side effects of Dekot Injection
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Dekot
- Edema (swelling)
- Nausea
- Breast enlargement
- Acne
- Vomiting
How to use Dekot Injection
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
How Dekot Injection works
Dekot 25mg Injection is an anabolic steroid which mimics the effect of male hormone (testosterone). It works by strengthening the bones which become thin and fragile due to osteoporosis.
Safety advice
Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Dekot 25mg Injection. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
UNSAFE
Dekot 25mg Injection is highly unsafe to use during pregnancy. Seek your doctor's advice as studies on pregnant women and animals have shown significant harmful effects to the developing baby.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Dekot 25mg Injection during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
SAFE
Dekot 25mg Injection does not usually affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Dekot 25mg Injection in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CAUTION
Dekot 25mg Injection should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Dekot 25mg Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
What if you forget to take Dekot Injection?
If you miss a dose of Dekot 25mg Injection, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
All substitutes
For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
Dekot 25mg Injection
₹60.1/Injection
Deca-Durabolin 25 Injection
Zydus Healthcare Limited
₹319/injection
415% costlier
Metadec 25 Injection
Jagsonpal Pharmaceuticals Ltd
₹259.35/injection
318% costlier
Durabolin 25 Injection
Zydus Healthcare Limited
₹165/injection
166% costlier
Nandrolone Decanoate 25mg Injection
Jagsonpal Pharmaceuticals Ltd
₹140/injection
126% costlier
Metabol 25 Injection
Jagsonpal Pharmaceuticals Ltd
₹124.46/injection
101% costlier
Quick tips
- You have been prescribed Dekot 25mg Injection for the treatment of osteoporosis in women after menopause.
- It is given as an injection into muscle of upper arm or leg by your doctor.
- Inform your doctor if you develop male characteristics such as hoarseness, increased hair growth, acne and increased sex drive.
- Do not take Dekot 25mg Injection if you are pregnant, planning to conceive, or breastfeeding.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Anabolic steroid
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
HORMONES
Action Class
Anabolic steroid
Patient concerns
Want to share the information?
Disclaimer:
Tata 1mg's sole intention is to ensure that its consumers get information that is expert-reviewed, accurate and trustworthy. However, the information contained herein should NOT be used as a substitute for the advice of a qualified physician. The information provided here is for informational purposes only. This may not cover everything about particular health conditions, lab tests, medicines, all possible side effects, drug interactions, warnings, alerts, etc. Please consult your doctor and discuss all your queries related to any disease or medicine. We intend to support, not replace, the doctor-patient relationship.References
- Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO). [Accessed 3 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:
- Nandrolone decanoate injection [Product Information]. Corona, CA: Watson Laboratories, Inc.; 2007. [Accessed 25 Jul. 2024] (online) Available from:
- Gascón A, Belvis JJ, Berisa F, et al. Nandrolone decanoate is a good alternative for the treatment of anemia in elderly male patients on hemodialysis. Geriatr Nephrol Urol. 1999;9(2):67-72. [Accessed 25 Jul. 2024] (online) Available from:
Marketer details
Name: Auspi Medicaments
Address: B-257, First Floor, Narainia Industrial Area, Phase - 1, New Delhi - 110 028
Country of origin: India
Lab tests offered by us
Related/Popular tests
NOT FOR SALE
We do not facilitate sale of this product at present
