Metadec 100mg Injection
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Product introduction
Metadec 100mg 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.
Metadec 100mg 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 Metadec Injection
Benefits of Metadec 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. Metadec 100mg 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 Metadec 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 Metadec
- Edema (swelling)
- Nausea
- Breast enlargement
- Acne
- Vomiting
How to use Metadec Injection
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
How Metadec Injection works
Metadec 100mg 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 Metadec 100mg Injection. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
UNSAFE
Metadec 100mg 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 Metadec 100mg Injection during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
SAFE
Metadec 100mg Injection does not usually affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Metadec 100mg Injection in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CAUTION
Metadec 100mg Injection should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Metadec 100mg Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
What if you forget to take Metadec Injection?
If you miss a dose of Metadec 100mg 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 Metadec 100mg 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 Metadec 100mg 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
User feedback
Patients taking Metadec 100mg Injection
Once A Week
40%
Once A Month
40%
Twice A Month
20%
What are you using Metadec Injection for?
Others
80%
Post menopaus*
20%
*Post menopausal osteoporosis
How much was the improvement?
Excellent
50%
Average
33%
Poor
17%
What were the side-effects while using Metadec 100mg Injection?
No Side Effec*
67%
Nausea
33%
*No Side Effect
How do you take Metadec Injection?
With food
100%
Please rate Metadec 100mg Injection on price
Average
100%
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Marketer details
Name: Jagsonpal Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Address: T-210 J, Shahpur Jat, New Delhi - 110 049, India
Country of origin: India
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