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- $Subject{Android Brown Metandren Ciba Oreton Methyl Schering Schering Testred
- ICN Virilon Star Androgen methyltestosterone synthetic male hormone delayed
- puberty eunuchism impotence males testosterone breast cancer tumor}
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- methyltestosterone
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- BRAND NAMES (Manufacturers)
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- Android (Brown)
- Metandren (Ciba)
- methyltestosterone (various manufacturers)
- Oreton Methyl (Schering)
- Testred (ICN)
- Virilon (Star)
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- TYPE OF DRUG
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- Androgen
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- INGREDIENT
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- methyltestosterone
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- DOSAGE FORMS
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- Oral tablets (10 mg and 25 mg)
- Buccal tablets (5 mg and 10 mg)
- Capsules (10 mg)
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- STORAGE
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- Methyltestosterone should be stored at room temperature in a tightly
- closed container.
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- USES
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- This medication is a synthetic androgen (male hormone) that is used to
- treat conditions such as delayed puberty, eunuchism, or impotence in males
- whose bodies cannot produce enough testosterone on their own. The medication
- may be used to treat breast cancer in women whose breast tumor responds to
- hormone treatment.
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- TREATMENT
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- In order to avoid stomach irritation, you can take methyltestosterone
- oral tablets or capsules with food or with a full glass of water or milk
- (unless your doctor directs you to do otherwise).
- The buccal tablet form of methyltestosterone is meant to be absorbed
- through the lining of the mouth, rather than swallowed. The tablet should be
- placed between your gum and cheek and allowed to dissolve slowly. Do not eat,
- drink, chew, or smoke while the tablet is dissolving.
- If you miss a dose of this medication, take the missed dose as soon as
- possible, unless it is almost time for the next dose. In that case, do not
- take the missed dose at all; just return to your regular dosing schedule. Do
- not double the next dose of the medication.
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- SIDE EFFECTS
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- Minor.
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- Decrease or increase in sexual desire, diarrhea, headache, loss of
- appetite, nausea, stomach irritation, sleeping difficulties, or vomiting.
- These side effects should disappear as your body adjusts to the medication.
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- Major.
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- Tell your doctor about any side effects that are persistent or
- particularly bothersome. IT IS ESPECIALLY IMPORTANT TO TELL YOUR DOCTOR about
- acne; black, bloody, or tarry stools; breast enlargement or tenderness;
- flushing; frequent or continuous erection; hair loss or growth; hoarseness or
- deepening of the voice; increased urination; shortness of breath; skin rash;
- swelling of the hands or feet; sore throat; tiredness; unusual bleeding or
- bruising; or yellowing of the eyes or skin.
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- INTERACTIONS
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- Methyltestosterone interacts with several other types of medications:
- 1. It can increase the effects of oral anticoagulants (blood thinners,
- such as warfarin), which can lead to bleeding complications.
- 2. Diabetic patients should know that methyltestosterone can lower blood
- sugar levels. The dosage of oral antidiabetic medication or insulin may,
- therefore, require adjustment when this medication is being taken.
- 3. Concurrent use of methyltestosterone and adrenocorticosteroids
- (cortisone-like medications) can lead to fluid retention.
- Before starting to take methyltestosterone, BE SURE TO TELL YOUR DOCTOR
- about any medications you are currently taking, especially any of those listed
- above.
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- WARNINGS
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- * Tell your doctor about unusual or allergic reactions you have had to
- any medications, especially to methyltestosterone or to any other androgen
- (such as fluoxymesterone or testosterone).
- * Before starting to take this medication, be sure to tell your doctor if
- you now have or if you have ever had breast cancer, fluid retention, heart
- disease, hypercalcemia (high blood calcium levels), kidney disease, liver
- disease, or prostate disorders.
- * Although androgens have been used by athletes to increase muscle
- strength, there is no conclusive evidence that these drugs increase athletic
- performance. There is also some question as to their safety.
- * High-dose methyltestosterone therapy may cause infertility in males.
- * Some of these products contain the color additive FD&C Yellow No. 5
- (tartrazine), which can cause allergic-type reactions (fainting, rash,
- shortness of breath) in certain susceptible individuals.
- * Be sure to tell your doctor if you are pregnant. If methyltestosterone
- is taken by a pregnant woman, it can cause masculine characteristics in the
- developing fetus, such as increased body hair. (Note: This does NOT affect
- the sex of the fetus, which is determined at conception.) Also, tell your
- doctor if you are breast-feeding an infant. Methyltestosterone passes into
- breast milk and can cause masculinization of the nursing infant.
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- The material contained here is "FOR INFORMATION ONLY" and should not replace
- the counsel and advice of your personal physician. Promptly consulting your
- doctor is the best path to a quick and successful resolution of any medical
- problem.
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