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Testosterone is used in treating Primary hypogonadism (testicular failure) Hypogonadotropic hypogonadism (Problem in the pituitary gland or hypothalamus) in adult male.

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Testosterone is available as tablet, injection and gel form, which can be consumed orally, intramuscularly and topically. It is available as 40mg, 50mg and 1gm strengths. Your physician will decide the correct dosage and duration based on age, body weight, and disease condition.

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Warnings

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 prior to the medication. It is not recommended for women, especially those who are pregnant, because it 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.

Precautions

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. Consult your doctor if you have painful swelling of one leg or sudden color change of the skin, sudden cough with blood, sudden chest pain, severe dizziness, severe pain in your stomach, or sudden loss of vision; all these might be the symptoms of a blood clot.

Side Effects

The common side effects that are experienced while you are on the treatment with Testosterone are worsening of hypertension (increased blood pressure), redness, rash acne, headache, pain at the injection site, Increased in Prostatic Specific Agent (PSA), Increased RBC and Hemoglobin level.

Word Of Advice

Talk to your doctor if you are too frequent erections of the penis, any changes in skin color, swelling of the ankles, unexplained nausea (feeling sick) or vomiting, any breathing abnormalities, including those during sleep, heart, liver, or kidney disease, ischaemic heart disease (a condition that affects the supply of blood to the heart), epilepsy, migraines, breathing difficulties during sleep. Consult your doctor and monitor your blood pressure (RBC and hemoglobin) and prostatic Specific Agent (PSA), which helps detect prostate disease. Inform your doctor if you take diabetes, blood clotting (blood thinners), corticosteroids, pain, and cold medicine.

Frequently Asked Question

• What are the precautions I need to take while taking Testosterone?
• 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, or heart disease. Testosterone may increase your blood pressure. Hence, hypertension patients should be cautious while taking the medicine.

• Can I take Testosterone if I have a history of allergies to it?
• Consult your doctor if you are allergic to testosterone or soy before starting the medicine.

• What happens if women take Testosterone?
• 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.

• What are the medicines I can avoid while taking Testosterone?
• It is recommended to talk to your doctor if you take diabetes, blood clotting (increase ACTH hormone level), corticosteroids (increase water retention), pain, and cold medicine.

• Do I need to undergo a specific monitoring schedule or tests while taking Testosterone?
• Patients are advised to consult their doctor and monitor their blood pressure (RBC and hemoglobin) and prostatic Specific Agent (PSA), which helps detect prostate disease.