Testosterone Propionate+Testosterone Phenyl Propionate+Testosterone Isocaproate

• To treat the deficiency of the male sex hormone 'Testosterone' in males (Hypogonadism) and provide relief from the symptoms of hormonal deficiency like delay in the development of sexual characteristics (delayed puberty), inability to achieve an erection, infertility, low sex drive, tiredness, weakened bones, and mood swings.
• As supportive therapy for females who want to get their gender changed (female to male transsexuals).

When should one not use Testosterone Propionate+Testosterone Phenyl Propionate+Testosterone Isocaproate

• If you are allergic to testosterone or any active ingredients in Testosterone Propionate+Testosterone Phenyl Propionate+Testosterone Isocaproate.
• If you have an allergy to peanuts or soybeans (as some inactive ingredients in this medicine may worsen your allergy).
• If you have, or suspect you have, a tumour of the prostate gland or breast cancer.
• If you are pregnant or are planning a pregnancy.

Common side effects of this drug are:

• Acne
• Weight gain
• Enlargement of the breast in males
• Increase in the size of the prostate gland
• Hair loss
• Disturbed sleep
• Decreased sperm production in males
• Increase in red blood cells and haemoglobin
• Pain at the site of injection
• Repression of periods/menstrual cycle in women
• Development of masculine characteristics, such as a deep voice and an increase in body and facial hair

Other General Warnings

• You have or have ever experienced an allergy to testosterone medication.
• You are suffering from health conditions like breast cancer, endometrial cancer, kidney and/or lung cancer, kidney disease, liver disease, diabetes, fits, migraine, and an enlarged prostate with difficulty in passing urine.
• You have a blood-related disorder, such as a condition in which blood clots more easily than normal, which increases the risk of blood clots (thrombophilia).
• You are prone to blood clots in veins or are suffering from blood-clotting disorders.
• You have high levels of calcium in your blood (hypercalcemia) and overproduction of parathyroid hormone (hyperparathyroidism).
• You have ever experienced a heart attack or stroke.
• You are suffering from a condition in which water builds up in your body (oedema).
• You are suffering from a serious breathing disorder wherein the breathing repeatedly stops and starts during sleep (sleep apnoea), as your condition may get worse if you are using testosterone.
• It is recommended that electrolyte, haemoglobin, and calcium levels, along with prostate levels, be regularly monitored in those receiving this treatment.

How Does It Work?

Interactions with other medicines

• Testosterone Propionate+Testosterone Phenyl Propionate+Testosterone Isocaproate improves glucose utilization; thus, the dose of insulin or other antidiabetic medications should be adjusted when used together. Hence, inform your doctor if you are taking any antidiabetic medicines.
• This medicine enhances the action of blood-thinning medicines like warfarin, hence concomitant use should be done with caution.
• Concomitant use of Testosterone Propionate+Testosterone Phenyl Propionate+Testosterone Isocaproate along with medicines used for inflammatory conditions (corticosteroids) may increase the risk of fluid being built up in the body, which is fatal if you are suffering from heart or kidney diseases.

Overdose

Missed a Dose