Many diseases in boys and men can be associated with hormonal disruptions. Patients often need androgenic therapy. The drug "Nebido" is popular with doctors. A detailed description of the medication will be presented below.
Composition and form of release
"Nebido" is an injectable drug that belongs to the group of androgens. The main active ingredient is testosterone undecanoate. One ampoule of the drug contains 250 mg of the substance. Additionally, components such as refined castor oil and benzyl benzoate are used. The medicine is presented in the form of a clear solution with a slight yellowish tint. The drug is packaged in ampoules of 4 ml. In one package can be 5 or 10 ampoules.
The drug is dispensed only by prescription. Despite this, it is available in almost any pharmacy.
Indications
The described drug can be prescribed for both men and women. Nebido injection is most often prescribed for boys with delayed puberty, as well as with post-castration syndrome. In old age, an androgenic drug can delay the onset of impotence and menopause. With the help of the Nebido solution, male infertility as well as androgen deficiency are successfully treated. Many men use the drug in bodybuilding to build muscle. Often used as a steroid means "Nebido". Reviews note that testosterone contributes to the loss of fat mass and rapid muscle building.
For women, the drug is prescribed for breast cancer, dysfunctional bleeding, uterine fibroids, osteoporosis. If a representative of the weaker sex suffers from a painful premenstrual syndrome, the doctor may also prescribe the drug "Nebido". Reviews of experts inform that testosterone helps to normalize menstruation, and also relieves pain. Elderly women, a medication can be prescribed for violations of the menopause. In any case, do not self-medicate. Any hormonal drugs are taken only after consulting a doctor.
Contraindications
Before starting treatment, the patient should carefully study the instructions for use of "Nebido". Any androgenic drug has its contraindications, which you should definitely be aware of. Men with androgen-dependent prostate carcinoma, hypercalcemia, and breast carcinoma do not take the drug. For any liver tumors, the medicine cannot be prescribed. A serious contraindication is malignant neoplasms in other organs. Testosterone can contribute to tumor growth.
Androgens are not prescribed for women during pregnancy and lactation. Representatives of the weaker sex means "Nebido" is shown only for urgent need. The decision to use the drug is made by the doctor.
Caution should be used in people with diabetes, as well as with problems of the cardiovascular system. Testosterone can contribute to blood clots, therefore, before starting therapy, the patient must undergo a full examination of the body. Only after the diagnosis is made, the doctor prescribes Nebido solution. Reviews from experts show that a thorough examination helps to avoid serious side effects.
Do not prescribe medication "Nebido" to minor patients. The instruction states that research in this area has not been conducted. This means that it is impossible to predict how the children's body will respond to hormone therapy with testosterone.
special instructions
Caution should be taken with androgenic preparations for male patients over sixty years of age, since in this case the risk of prostatic hyperplasia is seriously increased. Hormones, of course, cannot trigger the development of carcinoma. But if the tumor is already present, it is better to stop taking testosterone. The problem is that Nebido can provoke tumor growth. The description of the drug clearly informs patients under what conditions androgens are contraindicated. To avoid serious consequences during therapy, it is worthwhile to regularly examine the prostate gland. In the ideal case, treatment should take place in a hospital setting.
Androgens can help
lower hemoglobin in the blood. It is especially important to monitor patient tests if treatment lasts more than one month. Perhaps the development of polycythemia. In addition, a decrease in the amount of hemoglobin helps to reduce the patient's immunity. It becomes more susceptible to various infections.
In rare cases, the formation of liver tumors can lead to the use of Nebido solution. Testosterone-based analogs have the same effect. Therefore, there is no need to replace the drug when detecting neoplasms. The patient only needs to be registered in a cancer clinic in a timely manner. Such tumors are most often benign and are quickly removed due to surgical intervention.
Therapy with androgens, including the Nebido medicine, can lead to a delay in the excretion of sodium ions. As a result, the patient has severe swelling of the face and limbs. Such a syndrome is quickly eliminated with the help of diuretics.
Dosage
Injections must be made immediately after opening the ampoule. The medication has an oil base. Therefore, it should be introduced rather slowly. To maintain normal testosterone levels, male patients are prescribed one ampoule of the drug once every ten weeks. Only "Nebido" solution should be administered intramuscularly. Reviews of experts note that getting the medicine into a blood vessel can be very dangerous.
Before starting therapy, a specialist must determine the level of testosterone in serum. The interval between the first two injections of the drug can be shortened, but can not be less than six weeks. Before each subsequent administration of the drug, serum testosterone levels are also measured. If the concentration of the hormone in the blood is high enough, the doctor considers the likelihood of drug withdrawal or changes its dosage.
Dosage in patients over sixty years of age may be adjusted. A complete examination of the body should be done before using the Nebido drug in old age. Reviews of doctors show that men often develop side effects on the background of existing diseases. Hormone treatment may be generally contraindicated.
People with renal and hepatic insufficiency can take a solution of "Nebido" in a reduced dosage. The description of the drug informs that there may be cases of neoplasms. With the development of a malignant tumor, the drug is canceled.
Overdose and side effects
Special therapeutic measures for an overdose of testosterone are not required. The doctor can only offer to temporarily stop treatment. It is necessary to completely abandon therapy when any side effects occur. They can cause the medication "Nebido." Patient reviews about the medicine can be found very different. Most often, patients complain of pain at the injection site. A rash may appear here. Such side effects are temporary and pass quickly enough. Withdrawal of the drug for such symptoms is not required.
In rare cases, there are disorders of the gastrointestinal tract. Patients may begin vomiting and diarrhea. In addition, metabolism is sometimes impaired in patients who take Nebido solution. Testosterone helps to increase body weight, as well as increase blood cholesterol. In men taking hormones, appetite often increases. Malfunctions are also observed from the side of the psyche. The patient can become angry and irritable, he will be tormented by insomnia. That is why it is not recommended to combine the first week of taking antidepressants with the medicine "Nebido". The instruction says that at the initial stage of therapy, patients' mood worsens, and the likelihood of developing depression increases.
Side effects from the nervous system can be expressed in headaches and tremors of the limbs. Stronger migraines occur less frequently. Such phenomena are most often observed on the day of testosterone administration. The very next day, the patient feels much better. Therefore, drug withdrawal is not necessary.
Interaction with other drugs
Any androgens contribute to an increase in the level of oxyphenbutazone in the blood serum. Therefore, medications based on this substance should be taken with caution in conjunction with the Nebido solution. Analogues of the drug have the same effect on the body. Before starting therapy, any specialist must ask the patient if he is taking other medications.
Caution is advised to use androgens in patients with diabetes. Under the influence of testosterone, the hypoglycemic effect is often enhanced. Dosage adjustment of medicines that are used to control blood glucose levels may be required.
Patients with any chronic diseases should consult a doctor before using the Nebido medicine. Only a specialist will be able to tell whether individual drugs taken by the patient are compatible.
The drug "Nebido" and bodybuilding
Testosterone-based medications are often used to build muscle. Not an exception is the Nebido solution. Bodybuilding is a science. According to the rules, a person must form his figure thanks to special strength exercises. But not everyone wants to bother with hard training. Many people prefer steroids. To achieve a speedy effect, athletes take higher doses of the hormone. Strength and muscle mass increase really fast. At the same time, many forget about the huge number of side effects.
Androgens in most cases are dispensed only by prescription. This means that the drug "Nebido" in pharmacies can be purchased only as directed by a doctor. Athletes will not be able to get the drug at the official point of sale to build muscle. Unscrupulous businessmen earn the desire to quickly acquire beautiful forms. On the black market, a testosterone-based solution can be obtained without any problems. But its cost will be much higher.
Are there any analogues?
In pharmacies, you can find many hormonal drugs that are based on testosterone. Therefore, it does not matter if you could not find a solution of "Nebido". The doctor can prescribe a prescription for another drug without any problems. For example, the Andriol medication is popular. The only difference is that this remedy is presented in the form of capsules and is taken orally. The medicine has the same indications as Nebido. The dosage will be determined by the doctor in accordance with the individual characteristics of the patient and with the form of the disease.
In some cases, the Androil can completely replace the Nebido solution. Reviews in bodybuilding about the analogue are also available. Many athletes prefer taking capsule-shaped steroids. Injections are sometimes painful. But using the Androil tool to build muscle without consulting a doctor is still undesirable. The athlete may have serious contraindications.
Reviews about the drug "Nebido" and its cost in pharmacies
The correct medication in most cases gives a positive result. Men note that they are able to quickly find a normal body shape, as well as get rid of problems with the reproductive system. Many manage to cure infertility. Good words can also be heard from those who use the drug "Nebido" to build muscle mass. Reviews of those who have lost weight include information that you can change your appearance within a month after the regular use of steroids. There are also negative reviews, which are caused in most cases by the incorrect dosage of the medication. Any hormone therapy should be administered only under the supervision of a physician.
Quite expensive is the medication "Nebido", as well as other hormonal drugs. For four ampoules, which are equal to four injections of testosterone, you will have to pay about thirteen thousand rubles. This is the official price in pharmacies. You will have to pay so much if you buy a prescription medicine. On the black market, the cost of a drug can be even higher.
Can I do without medication?
Representatives of the stronger sex can also gain a beautiful figure, as well as get rid of hormonal problems, without drug therapy. The intervention of doctors only requires conditions that pose a serious threat to health. All other problems a man can solve on his own. Moreover, the level of testosterone in the blood rises and alternative methods. First of all, you need to pay attention to your diet. Products such as sea fish, vegetable oils, eggs, beef and veal increase the content of the male sex hormone. Be sure to eat more seasonal vegetables and fruits. But it is better to refuse fatty and spicy dishes.
Do not lack testosterone in the blood of men who regularly visit the gym. This does not mean that it is necessary to exhaust yourself with complex exercises. But once a week to exercise on simulators is still worth it.
And, of course, men's health directly depends on regular sex life. You should pay as much attention as possible to communication with the opposite sex.