testosterone injection

Pronunciation:tes TOS ter one
Brand:Andro LA 200, Delatestryl, Depandro 100, Depo-Testosterone, Testro

What is the most important information I should know about testosterone?

nopreg This medication can cause birth defects in an unborn baby if it is used by a woman during pregnancy. Do not receive testosterone injection if you are pregnant. Use an effective form of birth control, and tell your doctor if you become pregnant during treatment.
donot Do not receive this medication if you have prostate cancer, male breast cancer, if you are pregnant, or if you have ever had an allergic reaction to a hormone treatment.

Before receiving testosterone injection, tell your doctor if you have benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH), a bleeding or blood clotting disorder, high cholesterol, any type of cancer, liver or kidney disease, or heart disease, coronary artery disease, or a history of heart attack.

What is testosterone?

Testosterone is a naturally occurring sex hormone that is produced in a man's testicles. Small amounts of testosterone are also produced in a woman's ovaries and adrenal system.

Testosterone injection is used in men and boys to treat conditions caused by a lack of this hormone, such as delayed puberty, impotence, or other hormonal imbalances. Testosterone injection is also used in women to treat breast cancer that has spread to other parts of the body.

Testosterone injection may also be used for purposes other than those listed in this medication guide.

What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before using testosterone?

donot You should not receive this medication if you have:
  • prostate cancer;
  • male breast cancer;
  • if you are pregnant; or
  • if you have ever had an allergic reaction to a hormone treatment.

Before receiving testosterone injection, tell your doctor if you are allergic to any drugs, or if you have:

  • benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH);
  • any type of cancer;
  • high cholesterol;
  • a bleeding or blood clotting disorder;
  • liver or kidney disease; or
  • heart disease, coronary artery disease (hardened arteries), congestive heart failure, or a history of heart attack.

If you have any of these conditions, you may not be able to receive testosterone injection, or you may need a dose adjustment or special tests during treatment.

nopreg FDA pregnancy category X. This medication can cause birth defects. Do not receive testosterone injection if you are pregnant. Tell your doctor right away if you become pregnant during treatment. Use an effective form of birth control while you are receiving this medication.
nobrfeed It is not known whether testosterone injection passes into breast milk or if it could harm a nursing baby. Do not receive this medication without telling your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.

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