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Testosterone Enanthate

Latest prescription information about Testosterone Enanthate. Learn how to pronounce the drug’s name, its indications, dosage, how to take, when to take, when not to take, side effects, special precautions, its storage instructions and warnings if any when taken during pregnancy. Also listed are the International and Indian trade name(s) of the drug and its price list.
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Generic Name : Testosterone Enanthate
Pronunciation : tes-TOS-ter-one
Therapeutic Classification : androgens
Trade Name(s): 
India- Androfil, Cernos, Nuvir, Testonova, Andriol Testocaps, Testoviron, Testanon, Sustrone.
International- Delatestryl, Androderm, Axiron, Striant, Testim.
Why it is prescribed (Indications) : 
This medication is an androgen and anabolic steroid, prescribed for patients who have low levels or no testosterone produced by the body.

When it is not to be taken (Contraindications): 


Androgens are contraindicated in men with cancer of the breast or with known or suspected cancer of the prostate and in women who are or may become pregnant.

Pregnancy Category :

A B C D X
Category X : Studies in animals or humans have demonstrated fetal abnormalities and/or there is positive evidence of human fetal risk based on adverse reaction data from investigational or marketing experience, and the risks involved in use of the drug in pregnant women clearly outweigh potential benefits.


When it is to be taken : 
Dosage varies according to the condition. The recommended dose is 50 to 400 mg every 2 to 4 weeks.
How it should be taken : 
It comes as a solution for injection to be administered by a healthcare provider, into the vein.
Special Instruction : 
*Caution should be exercised in patients with history of prostate cancer, sleep disorder(breathing stops for short periods of time during sleep), an enlarged prostate, breast cancer, diabetes, or heart, kidney, liver, or lung disease.
*It may affect your blood sugar. Monitor blood sugar level regularly.
Side Effects : 
Heart- Changing hormone levels.
Central Nervous System- Anxiety, depression, generalized tingling, headache, increased or decreased libido; amnesia, anxiety, dizziness, hostility, sleeplessness, general discomfort, sleep apnea.
Skin- Acne, excessive hairiness, male pattern baldness, dandruff; discolored hair, redness, tingling, rash.
Eye and ENT- Lacrimation increased, smell disorder, taste disorder. Endocrine- Inhibition or gonadotropin secretion.
Gastrointestinal- Nausea, GI bleeding.
Genitourinary- Absence of menstruation and other menstrual irregularities, changes in body (women); excessive frequency and duration of penile erection, breast enlargement in men, low concentration of sperm.
Other Precautions : 
*Avoid using in pregnant women.
Storage Conditions : 
Testosterone Enanthate injection, USP should be stored at controlled room temperature 20°C to 25°c.

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