Testoviron Depot

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Testosterone Injection available by brand name Testoviron Depot Injection is a class of drugs known as androgens.

Uses:

Being a male hormone Testosterone injection helps in maintaining male characteristics. Various uses of the drug are:

• For the treatment of hypogonadism (a condition in which there is low or no testosterone in men).
• For maintaining masculinity (such as deep voice and body hair).
• To prevent loss of bone and maintain muscle mass.
• To maintain sexual desire and treatment of erection or infertility problem.

 

Dosage:

Dosage of Testoviron Depot injection depends on for what purpose it is to be used. Take it as directed by your physician. The injection should be given intramuscularly.

 

Side effects:

Side effects caused by Testosterone injection are not major. In case symptoms persist, consult your doctor.

• Allergies such as skin rash, itching, hives
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Dark coloured urine
• Sleeplessness
• Tingling in hands and feet
• Headache
• Depression
• Dizziness/ confusion
• Muscle pain
• Painful erection
• Decreases sexual desire
• Gynecomastia
• Increased red blood cells
• High blood pressure
• Increased haemoglobin
• Edema
• Increased size of breast
• Weight gain
• Formation of blood clot

 

Precautions and measures:

Although side effects caused by Testoviron Depot injection do not need any medical attention, it is better to take precautionary measures such as:

• Inform your doctor if you are allergic to any of the ingredients of the drug.
• Before taking the medicine inform your doctor if you had/have any liver or kidney problem.
• Inform your doctor if you suffer from high blood pressure or blood clots as the drug may elevate the symptoms.
• The medicine may lower your blood sugar. Inform your doctor if you have diabetes.
• Do not drive or operate heavy machines because medicine causes dizziness.
• Do not consume alcohol while being on the medication as it will make you feel dizzier.
• Medicine is not recommended for pregnant women. Inform about your pregnancy to your doctor.
• If you are lactating, let your doctor know as the drug is not safe for babies.

 

Benefits:

Benefits of Testosterone injection are:

• Improves production of sperms in males.
• Effective in treating hypogonadism.
• Easy to store.

 

Storage:

• Store Testoviron Depot injection at room temperature (25-30 degree centigrade).
• Keep away from children’s reach.

Do not use if expired.