DECA 300

Nandrolone Decanoate Injection

PRODUCT NAME & PACKAGING

Brand Name: DECA 300
Generic Name: Nandrolone Decanoate
Strength & Packaging: 10 mL multidose vial | 300 mg/mL

Nandrolone decanoate is the decanoate ester of nandrolone, an androgen receptor agonist with anabolic properties. Public U.S. labeling historically listed nandrolone decanoate injection in 100 mg/mL and 200 mg/mL strengths, so this 300 mg/mL version should be treated as a manufacturer-specific presentation rather than a standard U.S. reference strength.

DESCRIPTION

DECA 300 is an oil-based injectable anabolic steroid preparation containing nandrolone decanoate. The public DailyMed monograph describes nandrolone decanoate injection as a sterile oleaginous solution, and class pharmacology states that anabolic steroids are synthetic derivatives of testosterone with both anabolic and androgenic effects.

INDICATIONS

In the public U.S. drug label, nandrolone decanoate is indicated for the management of anemia of renal insufficiency and has been reported to increase hemoglobin and red cell mass. Because your listed product is a brand-specific 300 mg/mL presentation, it is best described in a catalog as a nandrolone decanoate injectable formulation whose use should follow the manufacturer’s labeling and local regulatory requirements.

DOSAGE & ADMINISTRATION

Route: Deep intramuscular injection only, preferably into the gluteal muscle.
For a catalog-style entry, the safest wording is:

“Administer only under the direction of a licensed healthcare professional. Dosage should be individualized according to therapeutic response, benefit-risk assessment, and the specific manufacturer’s labeling.”

The public DailyMed monograph provides dosing for historical labeled products, but since this listing is for 300 mg/mL, a universal dose should not be stated as though it were a standard reference strength. Parenteral products should also be visually inspected for particulate matter and discoloration prior to administration.

MECHANISM OF ACTION

Nandrolone decanoate acts through androgen receptor signaling and is classified as an anabolic steroid with androgenic activity. The DailyMed monograph notes that anabolic steroids are synthetic derivatives of testosterone and may suppress pituitary gonadotropic function; Guide to Pharmacology describes nandrolone as an androgen receptor agonist with associated anabolic properties.

PRECAUTIONS

Use requires careful professional oversight. The public label warns about risks including virilization, edema, lipid changes associated with atherosclerotic risk, hypercalcemia in susceptible patients, and caution in patients with cardiac, renal, or hepatic disease. It also states that the drug has not been shown to be safe or effective for enhancement of athletic performance and should not be used for that purpose.

SIDE EFFECTS

Reported adverse effects in the public monograph include acne, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, gynecomastia, edema, changes in libido, insomnia, depression, and virilizing effects in women such as deepening of the voice, hirsutism, clitoral enlargement, and menstrual irregularities. Longer-term anabolic steroid exposure has also been associated with hepatic complications, including hepatocellular neoplasms and peliosis hepatis.

STORAGE

Store at 20° to 25°C (68° to 77°F). Protect from light and store in the carton until contents are used. Finished product handling should follow the specific manufacturer’s labeling for the exact presentation supplied.