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Decapex 50mg Injection


Product introduction

Decapex 50mg Injection is a medicine used in the treatment of osteoporosis in post-menopausal women. It helps strengthen the bones which become thin and brittle due to osteoporosis.

Decapex 50mg Injection is used to treat thin and weak bones (osteoporosis) and certain diseases received from the family members

Benefits of Decapex Injection

In Treatment of Post menopausal osteoporosis

Osteoporosis is a common condition that weakens bones, making them fragile and more likely to break. It often occurs in women after menopause (end of a woman's menstrual cycles) and is known as post-menopausal osteoporosis. Decapex 50mg Injection helps to keep your bones strong and healthy and reduces the risk of osteoporosis. It also helps maintain bone density and reduces your risk of bone fracture. You should use this medicine as it is prescribed, and for as long as it is prescribed by your doctor.

Side effects of Decapex Injection

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Decapex

  • Edema (swelling)
  • Nausea
  • Breast enlargement
  • Acne

How to use Decapex Injection

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

Safety advice

Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Decapex 50mg Injection. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
UNSAFE
Decapex 50mg Injection is highly unsafe to use during pregnancy. Seek your doctor's advice as studies on pregnant women and animals have shown significant harmful effects to the developing baby.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Decapex 50mg Injection during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
SAFE
Decapex 50mg Injection does not usually affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Decapex 50mg Injection in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CAUTION
Decapex 50mg Injection should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Decapex 50mg Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

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Quick tips

  • You have been prescribed Decapex 50mg Injection for the treatment of osteoporosis in women after menopause.
  • It is given as an injection into muscle of upper arm or leg by your doctor.
  • Inform your doctor if you develop male characteristics such as hoarseness, increased hair growth, acne and increased sex drive.
  • Do not take Decapex 50mg Injection if you are pregnant, planning to conceive, or breastfeeding.

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Chemical Class
Anabolic steroid
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
HORMONES
Action Class
Anabolic steroid

Patient concerns

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I had hot flash, sweating and ganrahat
Dr. Pushkar Mani
Physician
Seems like post menopausal syndrome. Visit a gynaecologist.
Ovaries taken out chest pain and intense sweat high heart beats
Dr. Suman Rao
Obstetrics and Gynaecology
These are the symptoms of menopause. Consult a gynaec nearby and discuss about post menopausal therapy
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References

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  2. Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO). [Accessed 3 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:External Link

Marketer details

Name: Uni-Pex Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd
Address: 310, W Mall, Mangalam Palace, Sec-3 Rohini, Delhi-85
Country of origin: India

MRP
225
Inclusive of all taxes
1.0 ml in 1 vial
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