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Rx
Dosage form:
Gel
Pack size:
20gm

৳ 200/unit

Pack: ৳ 200

At a glance

Testosterone 1% Topical — brands, prices, indication, dosage and side effects available in Bangladesh.

Description

Testosterone 1% Topical is a medicine used in the treatment of male hypogonadism caused due to low testosterone levels. It is only prescribed to the men with known medical conditions. It helps in restoring the level of testosterone in the male body. Testosterone 1% Topical is injected directly into the skin or muscles under the medical supervision of a doctor. It should be taken as your doctor's advice. The dose and how often you take it depends on what you are taking 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, deepening of voice 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. Testosterone 1% Topical 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.

Indications

• Male hypogonadism

Mechanism of action

Testosterone is the principal endogenous androgen responsible for promoting the growth and development of male sexual organs and maintaining secondary sex characteristics in androgen-deficient males.

Dosage

Adult Dose: Topical Adult: Testosterone gels: 50 mg/day initially, applied topically to shoulders, upper arms, or abdomen (not to genitals) each morning; titrated according to predose serum testosterone levels (25 mg/2.5 g, 50 mg/5 g); not to exceed 100 mg/day Child Dose: Safety and efficacy not established

Administration

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

Side effects

Common: • Injection site reactions (pain, swelling, redness) • Absence of menstrual periods • Tiredness • Joint pain • Back pain

Precautions & warnings

[SAFE] Testosterone 1% Topical does not usually affect your ability to drive. You have been prescribed Testosterone 1% Topical 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 1% Topical. Inform your doctor if you experience symptoms such as frequent or persistent erections, irritability, nervousness or weight gain after starting treatment with this medicine.

Contraindications

Hypercalcaemia or hypercalciuria, males with breast or prostate carcinoma. Pregnancy and lactation.

Drug interactions

Enhance activities of ciclosporine, antidiabetics, thyroxine, anticoagulants. Long term use of testosterone may cause resistance to effects of neuromuscular blockers. Enhance fluid retention from corticosteroids.

Food interactions

[CAUTION] Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Testosterone 1% Topical. Please consult your doctor.

Use in pregnancy

[UNSAFE] Testosterone 1% Topical 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.

Use in lactation

[UNSAFE] Testosterone 1% Topical is unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby.

Renal / hepatic impairment

[UNSAFE] Testosterone 1% Topical is probably unsafe to use in patients with kidney disease and should be avoided. Please consult your doctor. Use of Testosterone 1% Topical is not advisable in patients with severe kidney disease. [UNSAFE] Testosterone 1% Topical is probably unsafe to use in patients with liver disease and should be avoided. Please consult your doctor. Use of Testosterone 1% Topical is not advisable in patients with severe liver disease.

Common questions

my suggest me to tale testoviron depot 250 once a month i want to put a quetion this injection will gain my weight or not bcz my weight is already over weighted Hello PATIENT can take this injection as your testosterone level is low. Hopefully it will not cause excessive weight gain. How frequently testoviron injection can be taken What is the normal dose of this injection depends on how less is ur testosterone levels I am patient of hypogonadism. But my testical and MRI of pituitary gland both are normal. My testosterone level is 6.89 only. Doctor suggest me TRT injection testoviron. I want to know where is the problem and any permanent solution You can contact at https://www.1mgdoctors.com/new-delhi/urology I have low testosterone level & I am taking Injection testoverone depot 250 mg after every 21 days for the past 5 yrs. Now I am having erection problems. What to do? Kindly send your reports on E-mail at : Please tell me the brand names of projestron inj Proluton depot for supporting pregnancyDepot provera for contraception. My son born as 7.5 month premature.he has hypospadia problem in his penis.might gone through surgery.plz suggest Is there any kind of risk related to his health. Dr.has suggested to take to testoviron injection approx 3 as his penile growth is less.is dere any kind of side effect. Plz reply Injection name aquaviron 25 mg.is there any kind of risk after surgery. please consult to endocrinologist or child specialist. Please do investigation to make diagnosis. Could u tell me not pregnancy precautions recently I had a son just 3months only Hello PATIENT to 1mg. Till 6 month post delivery no need of contraceptive if mother is exclusively breast feeding. Once menstruation resume start using depot injection three monthly. You may visit nearby hospital for contraceptive medicine free of cost.

⚠️ This information is for educational purposes only — not a substitute for medical advice. Consult a registered physician before taking any medicine.