Testosterone injection

Generic name: Testosterone injection

Drug class: Androgens and anabolic steroids

Dosage forms: Intramuscular solution, Subcutaneous solution

Dose: Intramuscular solution: cypionate 100 mg/mL; cypionate 200 mg/mL; enanthate 200 mg/mL; undecanoate 250 mg/mL, Subcutaneous solution: enanthate 100 mg/0.5 mL;

enanthate 50 mg/0.5 mL; enanthate 75 mg/0.5 mL

Mechanism of action: Testosterone is a naturally occurring sex hormone produced in a man’s testicles. Small amounts of testosterone are also produced in a woman’s ovaries and adrenal system.

Drug usage cases: Testosterone injection is used in men and boys to treat conditions caused by a lack of this hormone, such as delayed puberty, impotence, or other hormonal imbalances. Testosterone injection is not for use in treating low testosterone without certain medical conditions or due to getting older. Testosterone enanthate is used in women to treat breast cancer that has spread to other parts of the body (metastatic) and cannot be treated with surgery. Testosterone will not enhance athletic performance and should not be used for that purpose.

Drug contra indications: You should not be treated with this medicine if you are allergic to testosterone, or if you have:

male breast cancer; prostate cancer; serious heart problems; severe liver disease; severe kidney disease; or an allergy to castor oil or sesame oil. Tell your doctor if you have ever had:

high blood pressure; heart problems, coronary artery disease (clogged arteries); a heart attack or stroke; sleep apnea; an enlarged prostate and urination problems; high cholesterol or triglycerides; cancer; depression, anxiety, a mood disorder, suicidal thoughts or actions; diabetes; high red blood cell (RBC) counts; or liver or kidney disease. Using testosterone may increase your risk of developing prostate cancer, liver problems, or heart problems (including heart attack, stroke, or death). Ask your doctor about these risks. Testosterone should not be given to a child younger than 12 years old. Some types of this medicine are not approved for use by anyone younger than 18 years old.

Side effects: Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficult breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat. Tell your caregivers right away if you have a tight feeling in your throat, a sudden urge to cough, or if you feel light-headed or short of breath during or shortly after receiving the injection. You will be watched closely for at least 30 minutes to make sure you do not have a reaction to the injection. Testosterone injection may cause serious side effects. Call your doctor at once if you have:

chest pain or pressure, pain spreading to your jaw or shoulder; shortness of breath, breathing problems at night (sleep apnea); swelling in your ankles or feet, rapid weight gain; a seizure; unusual changes in mood or behavior; increased or ongoing erection of the penis, ejaculation problems, decreased amounts of semen, decrease in testicle size; painful or difficult urination, increased urination at night, loss of bladder control; high levels of calcium in the blood–stomach pain, constipation, increased thirst or urination, muscle pain or weakness, joint pain, confusion, and feeling tired or restless; or high potassium level–nausea, weakness, tingly feeling, chest pain, irregular heartbeats, loss of movement; liver problems–right-sided upper stomach pain, vomiting, loss of appetite, dark urine, jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes). signs of a blood clot deep in the body–swelling, warmth, or redness in an arm or leg; signs of a blood clot in the lung–chest pain, sudden cough, wheezing, rapid breathing, coughing up blood; or signs of a stroke–sudden numbness or weakness (especially on one side of the body), severe headache, slurred speech, balance problems. Women receiving testosterone may develop male characteristics, which could be irreversible if treatment is continued. Call your doctor at once if you notice any of these signs of excess testosterone:

acne; changes in your menstrual periods (including missed periods); male-pattern hair growth (such as on the chin or chest); hoarse or deepened voice; or enlarged clitoris. Your testosterone injections may be delayed or permanently discontinued if you have certain side effects.

Warnings: You should not be treated with testosterone if you have prostate cancer, male breast cancer, a serious heart condition, severe liver or kidney disease, or an allergy to castor oil or sesame oil. testosterone injection is not for use in treating low testosterone without certain medical conditions or due to getting older. Testosterone should not be used to enhance athletic performance. Testosterone can increase your risk of heart attack, stroke, or death. You may need to stop using testosterone or start taking blood pressure medication. Misuse of testosterone can cause dangerous or irreversible effects. Do not share this medicine with another person.

Use during pregnancy or breastfeeding: Testosterone injection is not for use in women who are pregnant. This medicine can harm an unborn baby. Women using testosterone should not breastfeed.