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Decatrolin 50 Injection, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Injection. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Post Menopausal Osteoporosis, Anemia. The alternative uses of Decatrolin 50 Injection have also been explained below.
The correct dosage of Decatrolin 50 Injection depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
The side effects typically associated with Decatrolin 50 Injection include Nausea or vomiting, Fluid Retention. Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Decatrolin 50 Injection as well, which are listed below. Usually, these side effects of Decatrolin 50 Injection go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
Decatrolin 50 Injection's effect during pregnancy is Severe and Moderate while nursing. Further, the section on Decatrolin 50 Injection related warnings talks about Decatrolin 50 Injection's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Decatrolin 50 Injection contraindications section.
Additionally, Decatrolin 50 Injection may also adversely react with other medicines. See below for a complete list.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Decatrolin 50 Injection is safe while driving, and is is addictive in nature.
Decatrolin 50 Injection is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
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Is the use of Decatrolin 50 Injection safe for pregnant women?
Decatrolin can cause severe side effects if taken during pregnancy, so, pregnant women should talk to their doctor before taking it.
Is the use of Decatrolin 50 Injection safe during breastfeeding?
Breastfeeding women may feel side effects of Decatrolin. If you see any side effects, stop taking Decatrolin immediately and talk to your doctor. Take Decatrolin again, only after your doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Decatrolin 50 Injection on the Kidneys?
Decatrolin has very mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Decatrolin 50 Injection on the Liver?
Decatrolin is rarely harmful for the liver.
What is the effect of Decatrolin 50 Injection on the Heart?
You may experience side effects on your heart after taking Decatrolin. If this happens, then discontinue its use. Consult your medical practitioner, and do as he/she suggests.
Decatrolin 50 Injection should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Moderate
Mild
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Decatrolin 50 Injection unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Decatrolin 50 Injection habit forming or addictive?
Yes, Decatrolin 50 Injection cause dependence in some cases. Talk to your doctor before taking it.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Decatrolin 50 Injection does not cause dizziness or sleep, so you can drive a vehicle or operate machinery also.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Decatrolin 50 Injection only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Decatrolin 50 Injection is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Decatrolin 50 Injection
There is no information on the effects of taking Decatrolin 50 Injection with food, because this topic has not been scientifically researched yet.
Interaction between Alcohol and Decatrolin 50 Injection
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Decatrolin 50 Injection and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.
No, Decatrolin doesn't lead to hair loss. In fact, it can be useful for the treatment of alopecia in men who develop hair loss because of taking testosterone therapy.
No, Decatrolin does not raise the testosterone levels. In fact, it may suppress the hypothalamic-pituitary-gonadal axis and decrease the synthesis of endogenous testosterone.
Yes, Decatrolin causes stomach upset. It is a common side effect of this drug but the exact cause of stomach upset is not known. Please inform your doctor if you are experiencing stomach upset after taking this medicine.
Decatrolin causes fluid retention. Fluid retention can be prevented and managed by eating less salt, increasing magnesium intake, avoiding refined carbs, taking dandelion supplements and taking a diuretic (a class of medicine which improve the kidney function).
Ideally, Decatrolin should be given by a nurse or a doctor. Decatrolin is available in the form of an injection and it is injected deep into the muscle tissue of buttocks, upper legs or upper arms. The dose of the injection is decided by the doctor as per the condition of the patient.
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