Testosterone
Information about Testosterone
Testosterone Uses
Testosterone is used in the treatment of male hypogonadism.
How Testosterone works
Testosterone 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.
Common side effects of Testosterone
Weight gain, Nausea, Injection site reactions (pain, swelling, redness), Acne, Breast enlargement in male, Application site reactions (burning, irritation, itching and redness), Headache, High blood pressure, Flushing of face, Indigestion, Nasal congestion (stuffy nose), Muscle pain, Increase haematocrit, Elevated prostate-specific antigen (PSA), Male pattern of baldness, Peripheral edema
Available Medicine for Testosterone
TestovironZydus Cadila
₹208 to ₹3762 variant(s)
AquavironAbbott L
₹160 to ₹1763 variant(s)
CernosSun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd
₹95 to ₹8554 variant(s)
MenolonMac Millon Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd
₹143 to ₹2032 variant(s)
TestokiSanzyme Ltd
₹78 to ₹3063 variant(s)
T-HimCipla Ltd
₹8501 variant(s)
TestofilZydus Cadila
₹117 to ₹6122 variant(s)
RetestoLeeford Healthcare Ltd
₹1651 variant(s)
AndrotasIntas Pharmaceuticals Ltd
₹90 to ₹18432 variant(s)
TestoretardMac Millon Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd
₹127 to ₹2072 variant(s)
Expert advice for Testosterone
- You have been prescribed Testosterone 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.
- Inform your doctor if you experience symptoms such as frequent or persistent erections, irritability, nervousness or weight gain after starting treatment with this medicine.