Andrex

by Searle

Active ingredient: Testosterone undecanoate

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About Testosterone Undecanoate

Androgen

Uses

Male hypogonadism and osteoporosis due to androgen deficiency.

How to take it

Adults: Initially 3-4 daily for two to three wk, adjusting to 1-3 daily according to response. Children: Not applicable.

Side effects

Female: Amenorrhoea and other menstrual irregularities. Male: Gynaecomastia, excessive frequency and duration of penile erections, inhibition of testicular function, testicular atrophy, impotence.

Pregnancy and breastfeeding

Contraindications: Carcinoma of the male breast or prostate, hypercalcaemia, impaired liver function. Precautions: Cardiac, hepatic or renal insufficiency, epilepsy, migraine, hypertension. Large and repeated doses in puberty may cause premature epiphyseal closure and stop linear growth. Hepatic adenocarcinoma may develop with prolonged use. In women high doses long term therapy produces virilism including irreversible voice deepening.

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Interactions with Testosterone Undecanoate

In diabetic patients the metabolic effect of androgen may decrease blood glucose and insulin or hypoglycaemia agent requirements.

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