Protophen: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Protophen Information

Protophen is a prescription medicine that is available as a Injection. Post Menopausal Osteoporosis, Anemia are some of its major therapeutic uses. Protophen also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.

Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Protophen. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.

Common side effects of Protophen include Nausea or vomiting, Fluid Retention. While these are the most often observed Protophen side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Such side effects of Protophen normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.

It is also important to note that Protophen has a Severe effect for pregnant women and Moderate effect on lactating mothers. In addition, Protophen's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Protophen related warnings section.

Some other conditions that can be affected by Protophen are listed in the contraindications section below.

Drug reaction of Protophen with other medicines has been reported. See below for a complete list.

In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Protophen is safe while driving, and is is addictive in nature.

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

Protophen Benefits & Uses

Protophen is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

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

Other Benefits

Protophen 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

Protophen Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Protophen 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

Protophen Related Warnings

Is the use of Protophen safe for pregnant women?

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

Severe
Is the use of Protophen safe during breastfeeding?

Women who are breastfeeding can experience some moderate side effects of Protophen. Immediately discontinue Protophen if you observe any side effects. Contact your doctor, and restart using it only if your doctor considers it safe for you.

Moderate
What is the effect of Protophen on the Kidneys?

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

Mild
What is the effect of Protophen on the Liver?

Protophen has very mild side effects on the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Protophen on the Heart?

The heart can be affected by Protophen. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it and consult your doctor. You should restart the medicine only after medical advice.

Moderate

Severe Interaction of Protophen with Other Drugs

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

Moderate

Warfarin

Anastrozole

Mild

Thyroxine

Protophen Contraindications

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

Drug Allergy
Porphyria
Diabetes Type 1
Heart Disease
Migraine

Frequently asked Questions about Protophen

Is this Protophen habit forming or addictive?

Yes, Protophen can get addictive. Consume it only after doctor's advise.

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

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

Safe
Is it safe?

Yes, but take Protophen only as per medical advice.

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

No, Protophen cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.

No

Protophen Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Protophen

Due to the absence of research, it is difficult to say how Protophen and food will interact.

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Protophen

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

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Protophen

Question almost 6 years ago

How to take Protophen?

Dr. Yogesh Kumar MBBS , General Physician

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

Does Protophen cause stomach upset?

Dr. Rajeev Kumar Ranjan MBBS, MS , Urology, General Surgery, Laparoscopic Surgery, Obstetrics & Gynaecology

Yes, Protophen 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.

Question about 6 years ago

What is Protophen?

Dr Anjum Mujawar MBBS, MBBS , Emergency Medicine

Protophen is the brand name for nandrolone. It belongs to the class of compounds known as anabolic steroids. It is available in the form of an injection. It is used in burns, surgery, anemias, and trauma. It is also used in osteoporosis in post-menopausal women.

Question about 6 years ago

How does Protophen work?

Dr. R.K Singh MBBS , Diabetology

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

Question almost 6 years ago

Is Protophen safe to use?

Dr. Bharat MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Protophen is safe to use, if taken in a prescribed amount for a specified time as advised by the doctor. However, some side effects are observed at regular doses these are fluid retention, male characteristic in women, and increase sexual desire. Do not hesitate to inform your doctor if you are facing any of the above.

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Protophen Information

Protophen Benefits & Uses

Protophen Dosage & How to Take

Protophen Side Effects

Protophen Related Warnings

Severe Interaction of Protophen with Other Drugs

Protophen Contraindications

Frequently asked Questions about Protophen

Protophen Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Frequently asked Questions about Protophen

Question almost 6 years ago

How to take Protophen?

Dr. Yogesh Kumar MBBS , General Physician

Question over 5 years ago

Does Protophen cause stomach upset?

Dr. Rajeev Kumar Ranjan MBBS, MS , Urology, General Surgery, Laparoscopic Surgery, Obstetrics & Gynaecology

Question about 6 years ago

What is Protophen?

Dr Anjum Mujawar MBBS, MBBS , Emergency Medicine

Question about 6 years ago

How does Protophen work?

Dr. R.K Singh MBBS , Diabetology

Question almost 6 years ago

Is Protophen safe to use?

Dr. Bharat MBBS , General Physician

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