Testoren 250 mg/ml (IM Injection)

Indications

• Testosterone replacement therapy for primary hypogonadal disorders
• Testosterone replacement therapy for secondary hypogonadal disorders
• After castration
• Eunuchoidism
• Hypopituitarism
• Endocrine impotence
• Infertility due to spermatogenic disorders
• Male climacteric symptoms
• Osteoporosis caused by androgen deficiency
• Masculinization for female-to-male transsexuals

Composition

• Testosterone propionate 30 mg
• Testosterone phenylpropionate 60 mg
• Testosterone isocaproate 60 mg
• Testosterone decanoate 100 mg in 1 ml arachis oil
• 10 percent benzyl alcohol

Pharmacology

• Essential for normal growth and development of male sex organs
• Essential for male secondary sex characteristics
• Maintenance of libido
• Maintenance of well-being
• Maintenance of erectile potency
• Functioning of testes and accessory structures
• Maintenance of prostate and seminal vesicle function
• Rises plasma concentrations of testosterone, dihydrotestosterone and androstenedione
• Decreases SHBG (sex hormone binding globulin)
• Normalizes gonadotropin levels in males with primary hypogonadism
• Rises plasma testosterone levels in female-to-male transsexuals
• Decreases LH and FSH levels in female-to-male transsexuals

Dosage & Administration

• Adjustable dose for individual response
• Adult dose: one injection of 1 ml per three weeks
• Administration by deep intramuscular injection
• Not adequately determined in children and adolescents
• Contains benzyl alcohol

Interaction

• Enzyme inducing agents may affect Testosterone levels
• May require adjustment of dose or intervals

Contraindications

• Known hypersensitivity to Testosterone or components
• Known or suspected prostatic carcinoma
• Known or suspected breast carcinoma in males

Side Effects

• Precocious sexual development
• Increased frequency of erections
• Phallic enlargement
• Premature epiphyseal closure
• Priapism
• Oligospermia
• Decreased ejaculatory volume
• Fluid and sodium retention

Pregnancy & Lactation

• No adequate data for use in pregnant women
• Risk of virilization of the fetus
• Discontinue treatment when pregnancy occurs
• No adequate data for use during lactation
• Not to be used during lactation

Precautions & Warnings

• Use with caution in prepubertal boys
• Monitor skeletal maturation regularly
• Close medical supervision for certain medical conditions
• Use with caution in men with benign prostatic hyperplasia
• Influence on certain laboratory tests
• Misuse for sports enhancement carries serious health risks

Overdose Effects

• Low acute intramuscular toxicity
• Priapism as a symptom of chronic overdose

Therapeutic Class

• Male Sex hormones (Androgens)

Storage Conditions

• Cool and dry place (between 8°C to 30°C)
• Protected from light
• Keep out of reach of children

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