Androcap40mg
Rx- Generic:
- Testosterone Undecanoate
- Company:
- Renata Limited
- Dosage form:
- Capsule
- Pack size:
- Strip (10 Capsule)
৳ 25/unit
Pack: ৳ 250
At a glance
Testosterone Undecanoate — brands, prices, indication, dosage and side effects available in Bangladesh.
Description
Testosterone Undecanoate is a medicine used in the treatment of male hypogonadism caused due to low testosterone levels. It is only prescribed to men with known medical conditions. It helps in restoring the level of testosterone in the male body. Testosterone Undecanoate must be taken with food, but take it at the same time to get the most benefit. 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. Swallow the tablets whole with a drink of water. You should take this medicine for as long as it is prescribed for you. The most common side effects of this medicine include leg pain and dizziness. 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 Undecanoate 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: Oral Male hypogonadism Adult: Initially, 120-160 mg daily of the undecylate ester followed by a maintenance dose of 40-120 mg daily.
Administration
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Do not chew, crush or break it. Testosterone Undecanoate is to be taken with food.
Side effects
Common: • Dizziness • Leg pain
Precautions & warnings
[SAFE] Testosterone Undecanoate does not usually affect your ability to drive. You have been prescribed Testosterone Undecanoate for the treatment of low testosterone levels. It should be taken with food. 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 Undecanoate. 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 Undecanoate. Please consult your doctor.
Use in pregnancy
[UNSAFE] Testosterone Undecanoate 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 Undecanoate is unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby.
Renal / hepatic impairment
[CAUTION] Testosterone Undecanoate should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Testosterone Undecanoate may be needed. Please consult your doctor. [CAUTION] Testosterone Undecanoate should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment of Testosterone Undecanoate may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Common questions
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