It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Hyvolin. Please consult your doctor.
UNSAFE
Hyvolin 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.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Hyvolin during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
SAFE
Hyvolin does not usually affect your ability to drive.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Hyvolin in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
CAUTION
Hyvolin should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Hyvolin may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Medicine Overview of Hyvolin 25mg/ml Injection
Introduction
Hyvolin 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.
Hyvolin is generally given by a healthcare professional. You should not self-admin...
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Uses of Hyvolin
Osteoporosis
Side effects of Hyvolin
Common
Ankle swelling
Breast enlargement
Edema (swelling)
Nausea
Swelling of legs
Acne
How to use Hyvolin
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
How Hyvolin works
Hyvolin 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.
What if you forget to take Hyvolin?
If you miss a dose of Hyvolin, please consult your doctor.
Quick Tips
You have been prescribed Hyvolin 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 Hyvolin if you are pregnant, planning to conceive, or breastfeeding.
Brief Description
Indication
Postmenopausal osteoporosis, Metastatic breast cancer, Anaemia of chronic renal failure, Anaemia in chemotherapy patients
Adult Dose
Intramuscular
As anabolic after debilitating illness; Postmenopausal osteoporosis; Metastatic breast cancer
Adult: As decanoate: 25-100 mg once ever...
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Contraindication
Prostatic or breast carcinoma (male); nephrosis, porphyria; infants, pregnancy and lactation.
Mode of Action
Nandrolone is an anabolic steroid. It promotes tissue-building processes and protein anabolism. It also stimulates erythropoeitin production, causing ...
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