Cortate 25mg Tablet
Salt Composition
Nandrolone Decanoate (25mg)
Key Information
Short Description
Cortate 25mg Tablet 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.
Dosage Form
Tablet
Introduction
Cortate 25mg Tablet can be taken with or without food. It should be taken exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Your doctor will decide the dose and how often you should take them. You should take this medicine regularly to get the most benefit from it. Do not stop taking the medicine even if you feel better unless the doctor tells you so. Taking this medicine may cause few common side effects such as edema (swelling of legs, ankle, and feet), nausea, acne, and breast enlargement. Let your doctor know if any of these side effects bother you. If this medicine is used for a long time, you may have to get regular tests to check your bone density. Before using this medicine, inform your doctor if you have any problems with your liver or kidneys. 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.
Directions for Use
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Cortate 25mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Safety Information
Side Effects
edema (swelling of legs, ankle, and feet) nausea acne breast enlargement
Breastfeeding Warning
Pregnant and breastfeeding mothers should consult with their doctors before using the medicine.
Pregnancy Warning
Do not take Cortate 25mg Tablet if you are pregnant, planning to conceive, or breastfeeding.
How it works
Cortate 25mg Tablet 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.
Quick Tips
You have been prescribed Cortate 25mg Tablet 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 Cortate 25mg Tablet if you are pregnant, planning to conceive, or breastfeeding.
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