Testoviron Depot
Drug Name: Testosterone Injection
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.