CERNOS 40MG CAPSULE

Introduction: 

Cernos 40mg Capsule contains the active constituent testosterone. It is used to treat men who have low or no testosterone due to certain medical conditions. Clinical symptoms of male hypogonadism (lack of testosterone) are impotence, infertility, tiredness, depressive moods, low sex drive and bone loss caused by low hormone levels. It is contraindicated in patients with breast or prostate cancer. Before using this medication, tell your doctor if you have heart disorders, liver disorders, kidney disorders, breathing problems while you sleep, mental health illness, high red blood cell count and cancer. 

Administration of this medicine can increase your blood pressure, which can increase the risk of having a heart attack or stroke. Your physician will monitor your blood pressure frequently while being treated with Cernos 40mg Capsule. Tell your doctor about all the medicines you are taking recently, including supplements and herbal drugs before taking this medication.

Uses of Cernos 40mg Capsule:

• Primary hypogonadism (congenital or acquired)
• Hypogonadotropic hypogonadism (congenital or acquired)

How Cernos 40mg Capsule works: 

Cernos 40mg Capsule binds to the cytoplasmic androgen receptor, these receptor hormone complex gets transported to the nucleus for binding with DNA, and protein synthesis results in desired effects.

Interactions with other drugs:

Inform your doctor about any medications you are taking or have taken before the treatment.

More information:

Store at controlled room temperature 20°-25°C. Keep out of sight and reach of children.

References:

1. KD Tripathi, Essentials of Medical Pharmacology, Androgens and drugs for erectile dysfunction, 7th edition, 2013, 296-300.
2. Clarus therapeutics, U.S.Food and Drug Administration, [ Revised on March 2019], [ Accessed on April 2021],  https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/drugsatfda_docs/label/2019/206089s000lbl.pdf

How to use Cernos 40mg Capsule:

Always use this medicine exactly your doctor has told you. Do not crush or chew.

Safety advice:

Liver:

Inform your doctor if you have any liver diseases before taking Cernos 40mg Capsule.

Kidney:

Inform your doctor if you have any kidney diseases before taking Cernos 40mg Capsule. 

Others:

• Talk to your doctor if you have any allergic conditions or other diseases.

Side effects are unwanted symptoms caused by medical treatment. Although all medicines can cause side effects, everyone will not get them. 

Serious:

• Worsening of Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
• Risk of prostate cancer
• Blood clots in legs or lungs
• Breathing problems while you sleep
• Swelling of your ankles, feet or body with or without heart failure
• Low sperm count
• Enlarged or painful breasts
• Changes in mood
• Liver problems (yellowing of skin or white of your eyes, dark urine, abdominal pain)
• Abuse
• Increase in red blood cell count or hemoglobin
• Increase in blood pressure

Common:

• More erections
• Nausea
• Diarrhea
• Headache
• Burping
• Enlarged prostate gland