Nandrolone Decanoate
Summary
Nandrolone decanoate is an anabolic steroid indicated for the management of the anemia of renal insufficiency by increasing hemoglobin and red cell mass.
Generic Name: Nandrolone decanoate
Drug Bank Accession Number: DB08804
Background
Nandrolone decanoate, also known as nandrolone caprinate, is an alkylated anabolic steroid indicated in the management of anemia of renal insufficiency and as an adjunct therapy in the treatment of senile and postmenopausal osteoporosis.8,11,12,13 The process for creating esters of nandrolone was patented in Spain in 195915 and in 1960, it was described as having a long duration of action and strong anabolic effect compared to nandrolone and other esters.11
Nandrolone decanoate was granted FDA approval on 5 October 1962.12
Weight Average: 428.6472
Monoisotopic: 428.329045274
Chemical Formula: C28H44O3