Product introduction
Ep Dec 50mg 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.
Ep Dec 50mg 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.
Benefits of Ep Dec Injection
Side effects of Ep Dec 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 Ep Dec
- Edema (swelling)
- Nausea
- Breast enlargement
- Acne
- Vomiting
How to use Ep Dec Injection
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
How Ep Dec Injection works
Ep Dec 50mg 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
AlcoholCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Ep Dec 50mg Injection. Please consult your doctor.
Ep Dec 50mg 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 feedingCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Ep Dec 50mg Injection during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Ep Dec 50mg Injection does not usually affect your ability to drive.
KidneyCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Ep Dec 50mg Injection in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
Ep Dec 50mg Injection should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Ep Dec 50mg Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
What if you forget to take Ep Dec Injection?
If you miss a dose of Ep Dec 50mg 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.
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Quick tips
- You have been prescribed Ep Dec 50mg 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 Ep Dec 50mg Injection if you are pregnant, planning to conceive, or breastfeeding.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Anabolic steroid
Therapeutic Class
HORMONES
Action Class
Anabolic steroid
Patient concerns
RHD post ptmc in 1997. Consulted EP DOCTOR
Dr. Saurabh Arora
Cardiology
Not needed EP for Ur case
I have heart beat problem, this problem start when my 2nd baby going to birth, this problem starts before delivery, in 7 month of baby birth, i start some iron capsules to control it, but still i am facing heart beat problem,i consult with so many doctors but problem not get solved. Heartbeat going so fast three to four time in a day upto 180-190. SomeDay's it never happened ,
Dr. Nabajit Talukdar
Cardiology
Need to undergo ep study
One month ago i feel sudden fast heartbeat said your blood Pressure is high 150/83 so i tool metx 25mg for a month now my bp is 130/80 so I'm taking mrtx 12.5 i want to quit medicn wt cn i do
Dr. Nabajit Talukdar
Cardiology
You will need an ep study
I had heart oppreration on June 2014. (EP study) I having continue mild pain in heart
Dr. Deepak Kumar Soni
Ayurveda
Hi Kindly share your doctor opinion regarding same problem
I had hot flash, sweating and ganrahat
Dr. Pushkar Mani
Physician
Seems like post menopausal syndrome. Visit a gynaecologist.
Ovaries taken out chest pain and intense sweat high heart beats
Dr. Suman Rao
Obstetrics and Gynaecology
These are the symptoms of menopause. Consult a gynaec nearby and discuss about post menopausal therapy
Teriparatide is this injection advisable?
Dr. Akshat Goel
Orthopaedics
Yes, it's good in Osteoporosis
Heavy irregular bleeding due to peri menopausal stage
Dr. Sonu Balhara Ahlawat
Obstetrics and Gynaecology
Go for check up
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