Testosterone
Information about Testosterone
Testosterone Uses
Testosterone is used in the treatment of male hypogonadism.
How Testosterone works
Testosterone is similar to the natural male hormone, testosterone. It works by replenishing the deficient testosterone levels in adult men. Lack of testosterone may cause various health problems including impotence, infertility, low sex drive, tiredness, depressive mood and bone loss.
Common side effects of Testosterone
Injection site reactions (pain, swelling, redness), Acne, Voice change, Breast enlargement in male
Available Medicine for Testosterone
Expert advice for Testosterone
- You have been prescribed Testosterone for the treatment of low testosterone levels.
- Your doctor will administer this injection into a muscle or skin.
- Your doctor may monitor you for 30 minutes after your shot to make sure you do not develop breathing problems or get a severe allergic reaction due to the medicine.
- Your doctor may get your blood tests done regularly to monitor red blood cells, liver function, testosterone, and prostate specific antigen (PSA) levels while taking Testosterone.
- Inform your doctor if you experience symptoms such as frequent or persistent erections, irritability, nervousness or weight gain after starting treatment with this medicine.