Manufacturer: Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd
Salt Composition : Testosterone(1000mg)
Cernos Depot Injection is injected directly into the skin or muscles under the medical supervision of a doctor. The dose and how often you take the injection depends on what you are using it for. Your doctor will decide how much you need to improve your symptoms. You should take this medicine for as long as it is prescribed for you.
Testosterone antagonizes the androgen receptor to induce gene expression that causes the growth and development of masculine sex organs and secondary sexual characteristics. The duration of action of testosterone is variable from patient to patient with a half life of 10-100 minutes
Testosterone is a steroid sex hormone indicated to treat primary hypogonadism and hypogonadotropic hypogonadism. Testosterone antagonizes the androgen receptor to induce gene expression that causes the growth and development of masculine sex organs and secondary sexual characteristics
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Cernos
Injection site reactions (pain, swelling, redness)
Acne
Voice change
Breast enlargement in male
Known hypersensitivity to the drug.
Males with carcinoma of the breast.
Males with known or suspected carcinoma of the prostate gland.
Women who are pregnant
Patients with serious cardiac, hepatic or renal disease
Cernos Depot Injection is highly unsafe to use during pregnancy. Seek your doctor's advice as studies on pregnant women and animals have shown significant harmful effects to the developing baby.
Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Cernos Depot Injection. Please consult your doctor.
Cernos Depot Injection is unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby.
Cernos Depot Injection is not indicated for use in women.
Men Patients with human immunodeficiency virus infection or acquired immunodeficiency syndrome who have muscle wasting, depression, or fatigue
Women Poor sexual functioning in postmenopausal women
Prevention of osteoporosis
Psychological symptoms such as depression
carcinoma (male)
fluid retention.
hypercalcemia in breast cancer.
hyperlipoproteinemia.
liver disease.
polycythemia.
suppression of clotting factors.
renal/liver disease.
Kindly do not self administer.
Store below 30°C
If you miss a dose of Cernos Depot Injection, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
Consult a doctor before taking any medicines
You have been prescribed Cernos Depot Injection 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 Cernos Depot Injection.
Inform your doctor if you experience symptoms such as frequent or persistent erections, irritability, nervousness or weight gain after starting treatment with this medicine.
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 or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
Q. What is Cernos Depot Injection and what is it used for?
Cernos Depot Injection is an injectable preparation which contains a synthetic form of testosterone (a male sex hormone). It is used in the treatment of male hypogonadism (a condition in which the body does not produce enough testosterone).
Q. Can Cernos Depot Injection be used for body building purpose?
No, Cernos Depot Injection should not be used for increasing muscle mass and physical ability in healthy individuals, as this may cause harmful effects when used inappropriately. Also, in healthy individuals, if Cernos Depot Injection is given externally, it may cause hormonal imbalance.
Q. How long does it take for Cernos Depot Injection to show its effects?
While some of the effects of Cernos Depot Injection may start showing effects after 3 weeks, some may take longer. For example, effect on sexual interest appears after 3 weeks, while changes in erections/ejaculations may take up to 6 months.
Q. Who should not take Cernos Depot Injection?
Cernos Depot Injection should not be given to men with breast cancer, prostate cancer and kidney disease. It should be avoided in patients who had or presently have liver cancer and in those who have increased levels of calcium in blood. It should not be used by females, children below 18 years, and elderly patients more than 65 years of age.
Q. What are the major health risks associated with Cernos Depot Injection therapy?
The major health risks associated with the use of Cernos Depot Injection in men are heart attack, stroke, and prostatic carcinoma.
Q. Will there be a problem if I am taking warfarin and have started Cernos Depot Injection?
You should get blood tests done more frequently for checking your bleeding time (time taken to stop bleeding) when you are taking warfarin along with Cernos Depot Injection, especially when starting and stopping Cernos Depot Injection. Talk to your doctor for advice.
Q. Can Cernos Depot Injection have any harmful effect if I am a diabetic?
Cernos Depot Injection may decrease blood glucose levels, and therefore, the dose of antidiabetic medicines should be reduced. Consult your doctor for advice.
