Brand Name: Testenate Depot 250 mg INJ
Dosage: 250mg
Packing: Ampoule of 1×1 ml
Manufacturer: Searle
TESTENATE DEPOT 250 contains Testosterone which is a natural male sex hormone known as an androgen. It is produced in body by both the men and women. It is used in testosterone replacement therapy for adult men to treat the various health problems such as impotence, infertility, low sex drive, tiredness, depressive moods, bone loss caused by low hormone levels caused by a lack of testosterone (male hypogonadism).
It is administered by a doctor or nurse. It is given by very slow injection into the muscle, every 2 to 3 weeks. The safety and efficacy of this medicine has not been determined in the children and adolescents. It is not for use in women. Tell your doctor, if you are taking or recently taken or might take any other medicines. The most common side effects include increase in red blood cell count, percentage of red blood cells in blood and haemoglobin which can be identified by periodic blood tests and weight gain.
DIRECTIONS FOR USE
It is administered by a doctor or nurse. It is given by very slow injection into the muscle, every 2 to 3 weeks. The injections are continued for as long as your doctor considers necessary, depending on the individual circumstances. Men receiving the long-term treatment may be later injections given at 3 to 6 weeks intervals. Your doctor will measure your blood testosterone levels before starting treatment and during the treatment at the end of an injection interval and adjust your dose as necessary.
