Nandrolone propionate
Nandrolone Propionate
Nandrolone Propionate (pronunciation: nan-DROH-lone PROH-pee-oh-nate) is a synthetic anabolic steroid that is derived from Testosterone. It is also known by its other names such as Nortestosterone Propionate and Nor-Anabol.
Etymology
The term "Nandrolone" is derived from the words "nandrol" and "one". "Nandrol" is a modification of the word "nortestosterone", which is a name for a naturally occurring steroid hormone in the body. The suffix "one" is commonly used in the names of steroids. "Propionate" refers to the propionic acid ester that is attached to the nandrolone molecule, which allows the drug to be released slowly into the body after injection.
Usage
Nandrolone Propionate is used in the treatment of anemia due to renal insufficiency, cachexia, osteoporosis, and certain forms of neoplasia including breast cancer. It is also used to improve physique and performance.
Side Effects
Potential side effects of Nandrolone Propionate include virilization in women, gynecomastia in men, and cardiovascular damage. It can also cause psychiatric effects such as mood changes, increased aggression, and depression.
Related Terms
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Nandrolone propionate
- Wikipedia's article - Nandrolone propionate
This WikiMD article is a stub. You can help make it a full article.
Languages: - East Asian
中文,
日本,
한국어,
South Asian
हिन्दी,
Urdu,
বাংলা,
తెలుగు,
தமிழ்,
ಕನ್ನಡ,
Southeast Asian
Indonesian,
Vietnamese,
Thai,
မြန်မာဘာသာ,
European
español,
Deutsch,
français,
русский,
português do Brasil,
Italian,
polski