Nandrolone

Dosage Forms Available

• Nandrolone is available for use via an intra-muscular route (injection).

Age and Dose Restrictions

• This medicine is primarily meant for adults.

Contraindications

• This medicine is contraindicated in patients with known allergies to Nandrolone.
• It is also contraindicated in patients with prostate cancer, carcinoma of the breast in females, pregnancy and severe kidney damage.

Other Medications to Avoid With This Medicine

• Nandrolone may interact with other erythropoiesis-stimulating agents (ESAs) (Erythropoietin), anticoagulants ( warfarin and aspirin), and diabetes medications ( insulin, glipizide, and glimepiride).

Overdose and Missed Dose

• An overdose of this medication may result in symptoms such as gastrointestinal discomfort like nausea, abdominal pain, and diarrhoea. More severe symptoms can include jaundice, liver damage, and kidney impairment or failure. In such scenarios, inform your doctor immediately.
• If you miss a scheduled dose of this medication, take it as soon as you remember. However, if it is close to the time for your next dose, skip the missed one and continue with your regular dosing schedule. Do not double up on doses.

Management of Side Effects

Most side effects are temporary, generally harmless, and resolve upon stopping this medicine. However, if you experience any severe side effects or worsening of any of the symptoms, please consult your doctor.

• Drink plenty of fluids and increase your fibre intake to manage symptoms like constipation.
• If you have an upset stomach or nausea, try taking this medicine with food or a small snack.

Use in Driving and Operating Machinery

• Nandrolone is unlikey to influence machines using and driving. Still, it is advised to avoid driving or operating heavy machinery if you experience these side effects after administering the medication.

Use in Pregnancy and Lactation

• The use of Nandrolone is not recommended during pregnancy, as it may harm the foetus.
• It is also not recommended for breastfeeding mothers, as Nandrolone is passed into breast milk.

Caution in Other Conditions

• Patients with pre-existing liver or kidney disease/insufficiency, cardiac disease, epilepsy, mellitus diabetes or migraine should exercise caution when taking Nandrolone.

Special Dietary and Lifestyle Recommendation

• Regular light exercises like walking or stretching can help maintain muscle mass and bone strength.
• Regularly monitor blood glucose levels if you are a patient with diabetes, as Nandrolone can interact with insulin and oral diabetes medications.