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Metabolin Information

Metabolin is a prescription drug, available for use as Injection. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Post Menopausal Osteoporosis, Anemia. Secondary and off-label uses of Metabolin have also been mentioned below.

The right dosage of Metabolin depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.

The side effects typically associated with Metabolin include Nausea or vomiting, Fluid Retention. Some other side effects of Metabolin have been listed ahead. Normally, these side effects of Metabolin are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.

In addition, Metabolin's effect is Severe during pregnancy and Moderate for lactating mothers. Warnings related to Metabolin's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.

Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Metabolin contraindications section.

Drug interactions for Metabolin have been reported in the medical literature. See below for a complete list.

Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Metabolin is considered safe while driving, and is addictive.

Metabolin Benefits & Uses
Metabolin Dosage & How to Take
Metabolin Side Effects
Metabolin Related Warnings
Severe Interaction of Metabolin with Other Drugs
Metabolin Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Metabolin
Metabolin Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Metabolin Benefits & Uses

Metabolin is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Post Menopausal Osteoporosis
Anemia (Read More - Home Remedies for Anaemia)

Other Benefits

Metabolin Dosage & How to Take

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

Age Group	Dosage
Adult(Female)	Disease: Post Menopausal Osteoporosis Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 100 mg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: doctor administered Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: Given every 3 - 4 wk
Geriatric	Disease: Post Menopausal Osteoporosis Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 100 mg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: doctor administered Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: Given every 3 - 4 wk
Adult	Disease: Anemia Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 200 mg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 1 Weekly Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: For course duration follow doctor's advice, dose for anemia with chronic kidney failure patient

Metabolin Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Metabolin is used -

Severe

Hoarse voice

Moderate

Increased haemoglobin in the blood
Masculinization in female
Enlargement of the clitoris
Decreased level of thyroid hormones in neonates
Increased Libido

Mild

Acne
Itching or burning
Liver Function Abnormal

Common

Nausea or vomiting
Fluid Retention

Metabolin Related Warnings

Is the use of Metabolin safe for pregnant women?

Metabolin has many dangerous side effects in pregnant women. If you are pregnant, do not consume Metabolin without medical advice.

Severe
Is the use of Metabolin safe during breastfeeding?

Metabolin can cause moderate side effects on breastfeeding women. If you feel its side effects, then stop taking this drug and consult your doctor. Take this medicine again only if your doctor advises to do so.

Moderate
What is the effect of Metabolin on the Kidneys?

Very few cases of side effects of Metabolin on kidney have been reported.

Mild
What is the effect of Metabolin on the Liver?

Side effects of Metabolin rarely affect the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Metabolin on the Heart?

You may experience side effects on your heart after taking Metabolin. If this happens, then discontinue its use. Consult your medical practitioner, and do as he/she suggests.

Moderate

Severe Interaction of Metabolin with Other Drugs

Metabolin should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Moderate

Warfarin

Anastrozole

Mild

Thyroxine

Metabolin Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Metabolin unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Drug Allergy
Porphyria
Diabetes Type 1
Heart Disease
Migraine

Frequently asked Questions about Metabolin

Is this Metabolin habit forming or addictive?

Yes, Metabolin cause dependence in some cases. Talk to your doctor before taking it.

Yes
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

Yes, you can comfortably use machinery or drive after taking Metabolin since it will not make you feel sleepy.

Safe
Is it safe?

Yes, but consume Metabolin only on doctor's advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, Metabolin is not used to treat mental disorders.

No

Metabolin Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Metabolin

Due to a lack of research, nothing can be said about the consequences of taking Metabolin together with food.

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Metabolin

It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Metabolin and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Metabolin

Question almost 6 years ago

Does Metabolin lead to hair loss?

Dr. R.K Singh MBBS , Diabetology

No, Metabolin 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.

Question almost 6 years ago

Does Metabolin raise testosterone levels?

Dr. Ramraj Meena MBBS , General Physician

No, Metabolin does not raise the testosterone levels. In fact, it may suppress the hypothalamic-pituitary-gonadal axis and decrease the synthesis of endogenous testosterone.

Question about 6 years ago

How to take Metabolin?

Dr. Yogesh Kumar MBBS , General Physician

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

Question over 5 years ago

How is Metabolin helpful in hypogonadism?

Dr. Uday Nath Sahoo MBBS , Internal Medicine

Low levels of testosterone represent a condition in males known as hypogonadism. Metabolin might be helpful in hypogonadism as testosterone replacement therapy because it is a synthetic analog of the naturally occurring testosterone which works in almost similarly to natural testosterone in the body.

Question about 6 years ago

How does Metabolin work?

Dr. R.K Singh MBBS , Diabetology

Metabolin is an exogenous androgen which resembles the endogenous androgen testosterone. Metabolin 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.