Nandrolone decanoate

Nandrolone decanoate is indicated for the management of the anemia of renal insufficiency and has been shown to increase hemoglobin and red cell mass. Surgically induced anephric patients have been reported to be less responsive.
The safety and efficacy of Nandrolone decanoate in children with metastatic breast cancer (rarely found) has not been established. Anabolic agents may accelerate epiphyseal maturation more rapidly than linear growth in children, and the effect may continue for six months after the drug has been stopped.  Therefore, therapy should be monitored by X-ray studies at six month intervals in order to avoid the risk of compromising the adult height. Nandrolone decanoate injection is intended for deep intramuscular injection only, into the gluteal muscle preferably.  Dosage should be based on therapeutic response and consideration of the benefit to risk ratio.  Duration of therapy will depend on the response of the condition and the appearance of adverse reactions.  If possible, therapy should be intermittent.  Nandrolone decanoate should be regarded as adjunctive therapy and adequate quantities of nutrients should be consumed in order to obtain maximal therapeutic effects.  For example, when it is used in the treatment of refractory anemia, adequate iron intake is required for a maximal response.