DD 50 Injection

Short Description

DD 50 Injection is a medicine used to treat osteoporosis in post-menopausal women, helping to strengthen thin and brittle bones.

Dosage Form

Injection

Introduction

DD 50 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.

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

Side Effects

edema (swelling of legs, ankle, and feet) fluid retention nausea acne breast enlargement

Breastfeeding Warning

Pregnant and breastfeeding mothers should consult with their doctors before using the medicine.

Pregnancy Warning

Do not take DD 50 Injection if you are pregnant, planning to conceive, or breastfeeding.

DD 50 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.

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