Depo-Testosterone 100 mg Solution for injection.
PDF Leaflet Revision Date: 11 February 2021
Clinical Summary
Quick overview from the medicine insert
Indication
Replacement therapy in adult males with testosterone deficiency.
Dosage (summary)
50 - 400 mg every 2-4 weeks, adjusted based on response.
Special Populations
- Elderly patients
- Paediatric population
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
Contraindicated in pregnancy and lactation.
Key Drug Interactions
- Increases sensitivity to oral anticoagulants
- May decrease insulin requirements
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to testosterone cypionate
- Carcinoma of the breast
- Carcinoma of the prostate
- Serious cardiac disease
- Pregnancy
- Liver function impairment
Common side effects
- Oedema
- Gynaecomastia
- Increased libido
- Headache
- Nausea
Counselling Points
- Report any unusual symptoms
- Not for athletic performance enhancement
- Monitor for signs of abuse
Serious warnings
- Risk of venous thromboembolic events
- Potential for serious hepatic complications
- Increased risk of prostatic hypertrophy and carcinoma in elderly
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