Testosterone Injection

Brands: Aveed

Uses

For hormonal disorder.

Instructions

This medicine is given as an injection into a muscle.

This medicine should be given by a trained health care provider.

You must be monitored by a healthcare professional for at least 30 minutes after each dose is given.

It is important that you keep taking each dose of this medicine on time even if you are feeling well.

If you miss a dose, contact your doctor for instructions.

Drug interactions can change how medicines work or increase risk for side effects. Tell your health care providers about all medicines taken. Include prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal medicines. Speak with your doctor or pharmacist before starting or stopping any medicine.

Tell your doctor if symptoms do not get better or if they get worse.

This medicine may affect your blood sugar levels. If you have diabetes, talk to your doctor before changing the dose of your diabetes medicine.

Keep all appointments for medical exams and tests while on this medicine.

Cautions

This medicine is not approved for use by women.

Tell your doctor and pharmacist if you ever had an allergic reaction to a medicine.

Some patients taking this medicine have experienced serious side effects. Please speak with your doctor to understand the risks and benefits associated with this medicine.

This medicine is associated with an increased risk of serious heart problems, heart attack, and stroke. Please speak with your doctor about the risks and benefits of using this medicine. Contact your doctor immediately if you experience chest pain or difficulty breathing.

Symptoms of low blood sugar may include nausea, shaking, sweating, cold skin, fast heartbeat, hunger, and irritability.

If you have a painful erection or an erection for more than 4 hours, seek medical care right away.

This medicine may reduce sperm count.

Side Effects

The following is a list of some common side effects from this medicine. Please speak with your doctor about what you should do if you experience these or other side effects.

• acne
• hair loss
• headaches
• pain, redness, swelling near injection
• nausea and vomiting
• problems with sexual functions or desire

Call your doctor or get medical help right away if you notice any of these more serious side effects:

• agitated feeling or trouble sleeping
• anger or hostile feelings
• change in behavior
• breast pain or swelling
• breathing interruption during sleep
• rapid breathing
• chest or jaw pain
• confusion
• depression or feeling sad
• swelling of the legs, feet, and hands
• fainting
• numbness or tingling in hands and feet
• fast or irregular heart beats
• sudden leg pain, swelling, warmth or redness
• signs of liver damage (such as yellowing of eye or skin, dark urine, or unusual tiredness)
• shakiness
• shortness of breath
• severe stomach or bowel pain
• symptoms of stroke (such as one-sided weakness, slurred speech, confusion)
• sweating
• increased urinary frequency
• waking up at night to urinate
• difficulty or discomfort urinating
• dark urine
• blurring or changes of vision

A few people may have an allergic reaction to this medicine. Symptoms can include difficulty breathing, skin rash, itching, swelling, or severe dizziness. If you notice any of these symptoms, seek medical help quickly.

Extra

Please speak with your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist if you have any questions about this medicine.

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