Nandrolone Decanoate

**Definition:** Decanoic acid ester of nandrolone that is used as an anabolic agent to prevent or treat WASTING SYNDROME associated with severe chronic illness or HIV infection (HIV WASTING SYNDROME). It may also be used in the treatment of POSTMENOPAUSAL OSTEOPOROSIS.

**Tree numbers:** - D04.210.500.365.415.638.500 - D06.472.334.851.968.976.500

**Synonyms:** - 17 beta-Hydroxyestr-4-en-3-one 17-decanoate