Novodec 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.

Novodec 50mg Injection is generally given by a healthcare professional. You should not self-administer this medicine at home. Your doctor will decide the dose and how often you should take them. You should take it regularly to get the most benefit from it. Do not stop using the medicine even if you feel better unless the doctor tells you so.

Using this medicine may cause few common side effects such as edema (swelling of legs, ankle, and feet), fluid retention, nausea, acne, and breast enlargement. Let your doctor know if any of these side effects bother you.

Before using this medicine, inform your doctor if you have any liver or kidney problems. You should also tell your doctor all the other medicines you are taking. Pregnant and breastfeeding mothers should consult with their doctors before using the medicine.

Uses of Novodec Injection

Treatment of Post menopausal osteoporosis

Benefits of Novodec 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. Novodec 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 Novodec 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 Novodec

Edema (swelling)
Nausea
Breast enlargement
Acne

How to use Novodec Injection

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

How Novodec Injection works

Novodec 50mg Injection is an anabolic steroid which mimics the effect of male hormone (testosterone). It works by strengthening the bones which become thin and fragile due to osteoporosis.

Safety advice

Alcohol

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Novodec 50mg Injection. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

UNSAFE

Novodec 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 Novodec 50mg Injection during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Driving

SAFE

Novodec 50mg Injection does not usually affect your ability to drive.

Kidney

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited information available on the use of Novodec 50mg Injection in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

CAUTION

Novodec 50mg Injection should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Novodec 50mg Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

What if you forget to take Novodec Injection?

If you miss a dose of Novodec 50mg Injection, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

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Quick tips

You have been prescribed Novodec 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 Novodec 50mg Injection if you are pregnant, planning to conceive, or breastfeeding.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Anabolic steroid

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

HORMONES

Action Class

Anabolic steroid

Patient concerns

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

Having urine burning problem past month. with the homeop medicine 70% relief i got. now i stopped medicine to have. five year back hystectomy done overies still remain. due to computer work eyes get dried and tired. shoulders also pain. past 1.7 year back pain started. some time hot flashes also come suddenly. all blood investigation and u/s are normal. as per dr. advise take sweet less. hair fall are more. no dandruff.

Dr. Megha Tuli

Obstetrics and Gynaecology

It is normal to have hot flashes and these post menopausal symptoms after hysterectomyYou can take hormone therapy if you want however symptoms will recurrent when you stop treatment

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Country of origin: India

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