Testocare Injection is a medicine used in the treatment of male hypogonadism caused due to low testosterone levels. It is only prescribed to men with known medical conditions. It helps in restoring the level of testosterone in the male body.
Testocare Injection is injected directly into the skin or muscles under the medical supervision of a doctor. The dose and how often you take the injection depends on what you are using it for. Your doctor will decide how much you need to improve your symptoms. You should take this medicine for as long as it is prescribed for you.
The most common side effects of this medicine include acne, breast enlargement in male, voice change, and injection site reactions (pain, swelling, redness). If these bother you or appear serious, let your doctor know. There may be ways of reducing or preventing them. Some side effects may mean you should stop taking this medicine shortness of breath, frequent or persistent erections, and low sperm count.
Earlier taking this medicine, tell your doctor if you have ever had high blood pressure, heart attack, and stroke. Your doctor should also know about all other medicines you are taking as many of these may make this medicine less effective or change the way it works. Your doctor might perform regular blood tests to keep track of testosterone, and prostate-specific antigen (PSA) levels.
Uses:
Treatment of Male hypogonadism
Directions For Use:
Ordinary side effects of Testocare
Injection site reactions (pain, swelling, redness)
Acne
Voice change
Breast enlargement in male
Side Effects:
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Warning & Precautions:
Alcohol
CAUTION
Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Testocare Injection. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
UNSAFE
Testocare Injection is highly unsafe to use during pregnancy. Perceivek your doctor's advice as studies on pregnant women and animals have shown significant harmful effects to the developing baby.
Breast feeding
UNSAFE
Testocare Injection is unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby. Testocare Injection is not indicated for use in women.
Driving
SAFE
Testocare Injection does not usually affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
UNSAFE
Testocare Injection is probably unsafe to use in patients with kidney disease and should be avoided. Please consult your doctor. Employ of Testocare Injection is not advisable in patients with severe kidney disease.
Liver
UNSAFE
Testocare Injection is probably unsafe to use in patients with liver disease and should be avoided. Please consult your doctor. Employ of Testocare Injection is not advisable in patients with severe liver disease.
FAQs:
Q. What is Testocare Injection and what is it used for?
Testocare Injection is an injectable preparation which contains a synthetic form of testosterone (a male sex hormone). It is used in the treatment of male hypogonadism (a condition in which the body does not produce enough testosterone).
Q. Can Testocare Injection be used for body building purpose?
No, Testocare Injection should not be used for increasing muscle mass and physical ability in healthy individuals, as this may cause harmful effects when used inappropriately. Also, in healthy individuals, if Testocare Injection is given externally, it may cause hormonal imbalance.
Q. How long does it take for Testocare Injection to show its effects?
While some of the effects of Testocare Injection may start showing effects after 3 weeks, some may take longer. For example, effect on sexual interest appears after 3 weeks, while changes in erections/ejaculations may take up to 6 months.
Q. Who should not take Testocare Injection?
Testocare Injection should not be given to men with breast cancer, prostate cancer and kidney disease. It should be avoided in patients who had or presently have liver cancer and in those who have increased levels of calcium in blood. It should not be used by females, children below 18 years, and elderly patients more than 65 years of age.
Q. What are the major health risks associated with Testocare Injection therapy?
The major health risks associated with the use of Testocare Injection in men are heart attack, stroke, and prostatic carcinoma.
Q. Will there be a problem if I am taking warfarin and have started Testocare Injection?
You should get blood tests done more frequently for checking your bleeding time (time taken to stop bleeding) when you are taking warfarin along with Testocare Injection, especially when starting and stopping Testocare Injection. Communicate to your doctor for advice.
Q. Can Testocare Injection have any harmful effect if I am a diabetic?
Testocare Injection may decrease blood glucose levels, and therefore, the dose of antidiabetic medicines should be reduced. Consult your doctor for advice.
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