Dr. Yogesh Kumar MBBS , General Physician

Ideally, Eldeca should be given by a nurse or a doctor. Eldeca 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.

Dr. Roshni Poonja MBBS , General Physician, Internal Medicine

Yes, one may develop an allergic reaction to Eldeca. One may get a rash, itch, develop difficulty in breathing, develop swelling on face, lips, and throat, etc. If you develop any of these side effects, please speak to your doctor immediately.

Dr. R.K Singh MBBS , Diabetology

Eldeca is an exogenous androgen which resembles the endogenous androgen testosterone. Eldeca promotes protein metabolism and stimulates appetite which counters the catabolic processes in the body. It affects the lean body mass, bone resorption and bone density in patients. It also affects blood glucose, calcium metabolism, and erythrocyte production. 

Dr. Braj Bhushan Ojha BAMS , Gastroenterology, Dermatology, Psychiatry, Ayurveda, Sexology, Diabetology

Eldeca is an anabolic steroid which is used for the treatment of various disorders. Depending on your condition, your doctor will decide the dose and duration. It is therefore important that you comply with the recommendations of the doctor and do not take the excess dose, miss a dose or prolong the usage. 

Dr. R.K Singh MBBS , Diabetology

No, it is not recommended that you discontinue Eldeca on your own. Discontinuation might lead to disease relapse and other side effects. Continue taking Eldeca for as long as it is prescribed by your doctor.