Manufacturer: Zydus Cadila
Salt Composition : Testosterone(250mg)
Testoviron Depot 250 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.
The most common side effects of this medicine include acne, breast enlargement in male, voice change, and injection site reactions (pain, swelling, redness). If these bother you or appear serious, let your doctor know. There may be ways of reducing or preventing them. Some side effects may mean you should stop taking this medicine shortness of breath, frequent or persistent erections, and low sperm count.
Before taking this medicine, tell your doctor if you have ever had high blood pressure, heart attack, and stroke. Your doctor should also know about all other medicines you are taking as many of these may make this medicine less effective or change the way it works. Your doctor might perform regular blood tests to keep track of testosterone, and prostate-specific antigen (PSA) levels.
Testoviron Depot 250 Injection contains testosterone which works as a hormone replacement therapy in those who have no or less of the natural male sex hormone testosterone. This medicine helps in the development of male secondary sexual characteristics like body and facial hair, deep voice in men with deficiency of testosterone.
The pharmacokinetics of testosterone, including its bioavailability, metabolism, biological half-life, and other parameters, differ by route of administration. Likewise, the potency of testosterone, and its local effects in certain tissues, for instance the liver, differ by route of administration as well.
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 Testoviron
Injection site reactions (pain, swelling, redness)
Acne
Voice change
Breast enlargement in male
History of breast cancer
Prostate cancer
Uncontrolled heart failure
Myocardial infarction or cerebrovascular accident within the past six months
Untreated obstructive sleep apnea
Hematocrit over 48%
Men planning fertility
A palpable undiagnosed prostate nodule
An elevated PSA above 4 ng/mL
An increased PSA level above 3 ng/mL in high-risk patients, including African Americans and men with a first-degree relative with prostate cancer
Testoviron Depot 250 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 Testoviron Depot 250 Injection. Please consult your doctor.
Testoviron Depot 250 Injection is unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby.
Testoviron Depot 250 Injection is not indicated for use in women.
Testosterone is FDA-approved as replacement therapy in men who have low testosterone levels and those with symptoms of hypogonadism.
Testosterone is also FDA-approved for use in congenital or acquired hypogonadotropic hypogonadism (when there is a pituitary-hypothalamic injury, LHRH deficiency, or gonadotropin deficiency) resulting from tumors, trauma, or radiation.
carcinoma (male)
fluid retention
hypercalcemia in breast cancer
hyperlipoproteinemia
liver disease
polycythemia
suppression of clotting factors
renal/liver disease
diabetes
hypercalcemia
thyroid function tests
Kindly do not self administer.
Store below 30°C
If you miss a dose of Testoviron Depot 250 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 Testoviron Depot 250 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 Testoviron Depot 250 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 Testoviron Depot 250 Injection and what is it used for?
Testoviron Depot 250 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 Testoviron Depot 250 Injection be used for body building purpose?
No, Testoviron Depot 250 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 Testoviron Depot 250 Injection is given externally, it may cause hormonal imbalance.
Q. How long does it take for Testoviron Depot 250 Injection to show its effects?
While some of the effects of Testoviron Depot 250 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 Testoviron Depot 250 Injection?
Testoviron Depot 250 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 Testoviron Depot 250 Injection therapy?
The major health risks associated with the use of Testoviron Depot 250 Injection in men are heart attack, stroke, and prostatic carcinoma.
Q. Will there be a problem if I am taking warfarin and have started Testoviron Depot 250 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 Testoviron Depot 250 Injection, especially when starting and stopping Testoviron Depot 250 Injection. Talk to your doctor for advice.
Q. Can Testoviron Depot 250 Injection have any harmful effect if I am a diabetic?
Testoviron Depot 250 Injection may decrease blood glucose levels, and therefore, the dose of antidiabetic medicines should be reduced. Consult your doctor for advice.
