Deca 250

Deca 250 is an injectable anabolic steroid containing nandrolone decanoate at a concentration of 250 mg per mL, supplied in 1 mL ampoules by Body Tech Pharmaceuticals. It is primarily used as hormone replacement therapy in men with conditions causing muscle wasting, such as anemia due to chronic kidney disease, or to treat postmenopausal osteoporosis in women by promoting bone density and red blood cell production. The drug mimics testosterone’s anabolic effects to increase muscle mass, strength, and hemoglobin levels while having weaker androgenic properties. It is often abused by athletes and bodybuilders for performance enhancement, though this is illegal and increases health risks.

How It Works

Nandrolone decanoate is a synthetic androgen that binds to androgen receptors, promoting protein synthesis, nitrogen retention, and red blood cell formation. After intramuscular injection, the decanoate ester allows slow release over 2-3 weeks, providing sustained effects. It is hydrolyzed to active nandrolone, which supports tissue growth with a higher anabolic-to-androgenic ratio than testosterone, reducing some masculinizing effects.

Dosage and Administration

• Administered via deep intramuscular injection into a large muscle (e.g., gluteus); typically performed by a healthcare professional.
• Therapeutic doses: 50-100 mg per week for women (e.g., osteoporosis); 100-200 mg per week for men (e.g., anemia), adjusted based on response and blood tests. Injections every 1-4 weeks due to long half-life (6-12 days).
• For the 1 mL ampoule (250 mg total): Use under strict medical supervision; do not self-administer without training.
• Monitor via regular blood tests for hormone levels, liver function, lipids, and prostate-specific antigen (PSA). Therapy duration varies; long-term use requires caution.

Side Effects

Common side effects include:

• Endocrine: Virilization in women (e.g., voice deepening, hair growth, clitoral enlargement—potentially irreversible), gynecomastia, hormonal imbalances, dyslipidemia, infertility, and testosterone suppression in men.
• Cardiovascular: Fluid retention, hypertension, increased red blood cell count, coagulation issues.
• Skin: Acne, oily skin, injection site reactions (pain, swelling).
• Psychiatric: Aggressiveness, mood swings, anxiety, sleep disorders.

Serious risks: Liver dysfunction (mild but possible), prostate enlargement, cardiovascular damage, and in abuse cases, irreversible endocrine disruptions. Discontinue if severe symptoms occur and seek medical help.

Precautions and Warnings

• Contraindicated in prostate/breast cancer, severe heart/liver/kidney disease, pregnancy, breastfeeding, or peanut/soy allergy (due to oil base).
• Use caution in diabetes (may alter glucose tolerance), elderly patients, or those with high blood pressure; monitor for edema.
• Not for children, adolescents (risk of premature bone growth closure), or non-medical muscle gain (e.g., bodybuilding).
• Interacts with anticoagulants, insulin, or other steroids; suppresses natural testosterone—post-cycle therapy may be needed under supervision.