Drostanolone (Propionate)
Generic medicine reference
Not yet clinically reviewed
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Overview
Drostanolone (Propionate) was formerly used in treatment of advanced breast cancer in post-menopausal females.
Indications
Drostanolone (Propionate) is primarily indicated in conditions like Metastatic carcinoma of breast.
Contraindications
Drostanolone (Propionate) is contraindicated in conditions like Hepatic disease,Carcinoma of male breast,Cardiac disease,Prostate cancer.
Side Effects
The severe or irreversible adverse effects of Drostanolone (Propionate), which give rise to further complications include Hoarseness, Deepening of voice. The symptomatic adverse reactions produced by Drostanolone (Propionate) are more or less tolerable and if they become severe, they can be treated symptomatically, these include Acne, Virilization, Coarser skin, Facial hair, Clitoromegaly.
Warnings
Patients should be instructed to report any of the following: nausea, vomiting, changes in skin color, and ankle swelling. Males should be instructed to report too frequent or persistent erections of the penis and females any hoarseness, acne, changes in menstrual periods or increase in facial hair.
High Risk Groups
Drug should not be given to Paediatrics, Pregnant Mothers, Cardiac / Hypertensive Patients, patients suffering from Kidney dysfunction, and Neonates.If prescribing authority justifies the benefits of the drug against the possible damages he/she should reevaluate them and consult the reference material and previous studies.
Adult Dosage
1.429 mg/kg (1.4 (1.429)) As recommended. IM — Thrice a Week
Child Dosage
No child dosage information is recorded for this medicine yet.
Neonatal Dosage
No neonatal dosage information is recorded for this medicine yet.
Drug Interactions
No data regarding the interactions of Drostanolone (Propionate) was found.
Storage
No storage information is recorded for this medicine yet.
Available Brands in Pakistan
No brands are recorded for this generic.