Description
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.
Key Features For Andrex 40mg
- Androgen
- Quantity: 400 mg
- Primarily used for males
- Contains testosterone
- Treats hypogonadism
- Available in an oral formulation
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.
