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Androtas Gel 5gm
Prescription Required
Salt Composition : Testosterone
Manufacturer : INTAS PHARMACEUTICALS LTD
Origin of Medicine : India
1 Tube Of 5gm
Introduction to Androtas Gel 5gm
Androtas Gel 5gm is a hormonal drug, belonging to the category of androgen, which contains an active ingredient called testosterone. It is used to treat male hypogonadism (adult males with a deficiency or absence of testosterone) which can be confirmed by monitoring blood testosterone levels and symptoms like impotence, infertility, low sex drive, tiredness, depression, and bone loss. Individuals allergic to the ingredient or soy should inform their doctor before administration of the medicine.
Men with prostate and breast cancer (a rare disorder) should be cautious before taking the medicine because it is contraindicated for them. Patients with heart disorders and high blood pressure should inform their doctor before using the medicine. It is not recommended for women, especially those who are pregnant, because Androtas Gel 5gm may cause virilization (development of male hormone) to the female fetus when administered. The safety and efficacy of the drug in pediatric males and adult males with age-related hypogonadism is not established. Inform your doctor if you have a risk for blood clots or a family history of blood clotting in a vein, already existing blood clots, smoking habits, obesity, or cancer.
Uses of Androtas Gel 5gm
- Primary hypogonadism (testicular failure)
- Hypogonadotropic hypogonadism (problem in the pituitary gland or hypothalamus)
Therapeutic Effects of Androtas Gel 5gm
Androtas Gel 5gm binds to the cytoplasmic androgen receptor; these receptor hormone complexes get transported to the nucleus for binding with DNA. This process leads to the expression of specific genes responsible for the development and maintenance of male sexual characteristics and other androgenic effects.
Interaction of Androtas Gel 5gm with other drugs
Inform your doctor about any prescribed medications, over-the-counter medicines, nutritional or vitamin supplements, and herbal products you take or have taken before the treatment. Certain medications may interact with Androtas Gel 5gm and can cause undesirable side effects.
More Information about Androtas Gel 5gm
- Store Androtas Gel 5gm at 25˚C
- Keep children away from the sight and reach of this medication
How to consume Androtas Gel 5gm
Take Androtas Gel 5gm as your physician advises. Take medicine at a fixed time. Do not crush, chew, or open the medicine. Your physician will decide the correct dosage and duration based on age, body weight, and disease condition. Only stop taking the tablet if your doctor advises you to stop.
Safety Advices for Androtas Gel 5gm
Pregnancy
Androtas Gel 5gm is contraindicated to pregnant women and harmful to the unborn female baby. Notify your healthcare professional if you are pregnant or planning to have a baby think you may be pregnant.
Breast Feeding
It is unknown whether Androtas Gel 5gm is excreted in breast milk, and it is not recommended for breastfeeding women. Consult your doctor for more information.
Lungs
Inform your physician about any underlying lung disorders before taking Androtas Gel 5gm, as this medication should be used cautiously in lung disease patients.
Liver
Inform your physician about any underlying liver disorders before taking Androtas Gel 5gm, as this medication should be used cautiously in liver disease patients.
Alcohol
It is unknown whether it is safe to consume alcohol while taking Androtas Gel 5gm. So, it is recommended to consult your doctor before taking medicine.
Driving
It is unknown whether Androtas Gel 5gm alters driving ability. However, if you experience side effects like tiredness or drowsiness, avoid driving and using machines.
Side Effects of Androtas Gel 5gm
Side effects are unwanted symptoms caused by medicines. Even though all medicines cause side effects, not everyone gets them.
Common
- Worsening of hypertension (increased blood pressure)
- Redness
- Rash
- Acne
- Headache
- Increased in prostatic specific agent (PSA)
- Increased RBC and haemoglobin level
Word of Advice
Talk to your doctor if you have frequent erections of the penis, any changes in skin color, swelling of the ankles, unexplained nausea (feeling sick) or vomiting, heart, liver, kidney disease, epilepsy, migraines, breathing difficulties during sleep before taking Androtas Gel 5gm. Consult your doctor and monitor your blood pressure (RBC and hemoglobin) and prostatic specific agent (PSA), which helps to detect prostate disease.
FAQs
Q 1. What are the precautions I need to take while taking Androtas Gel 5gm?
Inform your medical history to the doctor. It will be useful for him to treat you based on your health. Inform your doctor if you have kidney, liver, and heart disease. Androtas Gel 5gm may increase your blood pressure. Hence, hypertension patients should be cautious while taking the medicine.
Q 2. Can I take Androtas Gel 5gm if I have a history of allergies to it?
Consult your doctor if you are allergic to Androtas Gel 5gm or soy before starting the medicine.
Q 3. What happens if women take Androtas Gel 5gm?
It is not recommended for women, especially for pregnant women, as it may cause virilization (development of male hormone) to the female fetus when administered.
Q 4. What are the medicines I can avoid while taking Androtas Gel 5gm?
It is recommended to talk to your doctor if you take diabetes, blood clotting (increase hormone level), corticosteroids (increase water retention), pain, and cold medicine.
Q 5. Do I need to undergo a specific monitoring schedule or tests while taking Androtas Gel 5gm?
Patients are advised to consult their doctor and monitor their blood pressure (RBC and hemoglobin) and prostatic specific agent (PSA), which helps to detect prostate disease.
Fact Box of Androtas Gel 5gm
Molecule name: Testesterone
| Therapeutic class: Hormones |
| Pharmacological class: Androgens | Indications: 1. Primary hypogonadism (testicular failure) 2. Hypogonadotropic hypogonadism (problem in pituitary gland or hypothalamus) |
References
- Marius Pharmaceuticals, Inc. US Food and Drug administration, [Revised on July 2022], [Accessed on Sep 2023], https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/drugsatfda_docs/label/2022/213953s000lbl.pdf
- KD Tripathi, Essentials of Medical Pharmacology, Androgens and drugs for erectile dysfunction, 7th edition, 2013, 296-300.
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