Andrex Softgel Capsules 40Mg (1 Strip = 10 Capsules)

Requires Prescription (YES/NO)

Yes

Generics

Testosterone Undecanoate

Used For

Male Infertility

How it works

It delivers testosterone intramuscularly to produce circulating testosterone levels that approximate normal levels (e.g. 10.4 – 34.6 nmol/L [300 - 1000 ng/dL]) seen in healthy young men.

Dosage

Testosterone Undecanoate

Side Effects

Common side effects (may affect up to 1 in 10 patients): Abnormally high levels of red blood cells - weight gain - hot flushes - acne - enlarged prostate and associated problems - various reactions where the injection was given (e.g. pain, bruising, or irritation) . Uncommon side effects (may affect up to 1 in 100 patients): Allergic reaction - increased appetite, changes in blood test results (e.g. increased blood sugars or fats) - depression, emotional disorder, insomnia, restlessness, aggression, or irritability - headache, migraine, or tremor - cardiovascular disorder, high blood pressure, or dizziness - bronchitis, sinusitis, cough, shortness of breath, snoring, or voice problems - diarrhoea, or nausea - changes in liver test results.

Drug Interactions

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

Indication

It is used in adult men for testosterone replacement to treat various health problems caused by a lack of testosterone (male hypogonadism).

When not to Use

Do not use : If you are allergic to testosterone undecanoate or any of the other ingredients of this medicine - if you have androgen-dependent cancer or suspected cancer of the prostate or of the breast.

Precaution

If you are suffering from severe heart, liver or kidney disease, treatment with this medicine may cause severe complications in the form of water retention in your body sometimes accompanied by (congestive) heart failure.

Warning 1

Talk to your doctor before using if you have or have ever had temporary interruptions in your breathing during sleep (apnoea), as these may get worse.

Warning 2

Talk to your doctor before using if you have or have ever had high blood pressure or if you are treated for high blood pressure, as testosterone may cause a rise in blood pressure .

Warning 3

Talk to your doctor before using if you have or have ever had thrombophilia (an abnormality of blood coagulation that increases the risk of thrombosis - blood clots in blood vessels).

Pregnancy category

Always consult your physician before using any medicine.

Storage (YES/NO)

Store in a refrigerator (2°C–8°C). Do not Freeze .