Metadec 25 mg Injection

Composition of Metadec 25 mg Injection

Metadec 25 mg Injection contains Nandrolone Decanoate (25mg). It belongs to the Hormone preparation class of medicines.

Uses of Metadec 25 mg Injection

Treatment of Post menopausal osteoporosis Treatment of Breast cancer Treatment of Anemia

Key benefits

• In Treatment of Post menopausal osteoporosis Metadec 25 Injection helps strengthen bones and reduce the risk of fractures in women with postmenopausal osteoporosis. It supports bone density and may improve overall bone health
• especially in those who are at high risk of bone loss after menopause. With regular use as advised by a doctor
• it can help maintain mobility
• reduce bone pain
• and improve quality of life. In Treatment of Breast cancer Metadec 25 Injection is used as part of supportive care in advanced breast cancer. It can help improve strength
• maintain muscle mass
• and support overall health
• especially in patients experiencing weight loss or fatigue. Its use is determined by the doctor based on the individual’s condition and treatment goals. In Treatment of Anemia Metadec 25 Injection supports red blood cell production and helps improve hemoglobin levels over time
• aiding in the management of certain types of anemia. As oxygen delivery in the body improves
• patients often experience reduced fatigue
• better stamina
• and less breathlessness
• which improves their ability to perform daily activities more comfortably. Overall
• this helps improve patients’ energy levels and quality of life. Show More

How Metadec 25 mg Injection works

Metadec 25 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.

How to take Metadec 25 mg Injection

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

Take it exactly as your doctor prescribed. Do not change the dose or stop early on your own.

Missed dose and overdose

If you miss a dose

If you miss a dose of Metadec 25 Injection, contact your doctor as soon as possible. They will advise you on how to proceed, which may include rescheduling the missed dose.

If you take too much

An overdose of this medicine may cause nausea, vomiting and withdrawal bleeding. Do not wait for symptoms to appear — go to the nearest emergency department and take the pack or strip with you.

Side effects of Metadec 25 mg Injection

Most side effects of Metadec are mild and settle as the body adjusts. Reported side effects include:

• Swelling of legs Ankle swelling Swelling of feet Fluid retention Breast enlargement Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping) Nausea

Stop the medicine and seek help immediately for a rash, swelling of the face or lips, wheezing or difficulty breathing. Tell your doctor about any side effect that persists or worries you.

Safety advice for Metadec 25 mg Injection

Warnings and precautions

Take a hormonal medicine at the same time every day; the effect depends on a steady level. Seek urgent care for sudden chest pain, breathlessness, severe headache, weakness on one side, or pain and swelling in a calf — hormone preparations can raise the risk of clots. Tell your doctor if you smoke, have migraine with aura, high blood pressure, or a family history of clots or breast cancer, before starting. Report any unusual or heavy vaginal bleeding to your doctor.

Do not take Metadec if

Not for anyone with a known allergy to this medicine or to any ingredient in the pack. Not for people with a history of blood clots, certain hormone-sensitive cancers, or active liver disease. Several are contraindicated in pregnancy.

Interactions with other medicines

Rifampicin, several anti-epileptics and St John's wort make hormonal contraception unreliable. Tell your doctor about every medicine, supplement and herbal product you take.

How to store Metadec 25 mg Injection

Store as printed on the carton — some injections need refrigeration and must not be frozen. Keep out of the reach of children.

Expert advice for Metadec 25 mg Injection

You have been prescribed Metadec 25 Injection for the treatment of osteoporosis in women after menopause, anemia, and breast cancer. 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 25 Injection if you are pregnant, planning to conceive, or breastfeeding.

Manufacturer and class

Manufacturer:

JAGSONPAL PHARMACEUTICALS LTD

Therapeutic class:

HORMONES

Drug class:

Hormone preparation

Chemical class:

Steroid esters