Testoviron Depot


Drug Name:

Testosterone Injection

Category:

International Brand: Testoviron Depot

Details


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.