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Androgel Testasterone 50 mg Sachet 5 gm is indicated for testosterone replacement therapy in adult men. It contains Testosterone, which helps replenish the deficient testosterone levels in adult men. Thereby, Androgel Testasterone 50 mg Sachet 5 gm helps in treating deficiency/absence of endogenous testosterone. Testosterone is the anabolic steroid and primary sex hormone in males, which plays an important role in developing male reproductive tissues like the prostate and testes.
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Androgel Testasterone 50 mg Sachet 5 gm belongs to a group of medicines called androgens indicated for testosterone replacement therapy in adult men for conditions associated with a deficiency/absence of endogenous testosterone, such as primary hypogonadism and hypogonadotropic hypogonadism. Testosterone replacement therapy, also known as androgen replacement therapy, is used to treat low testosterone levels.
Androgel Testasterone 50 mg Sachet 5 gm contains Testosterone, which helps replenish the deficient testosterone levels in adult men. Thereby, Androgel Testasterone 50 mg Sachet 5 gm helps in treating deficiency/absence of endogenous testosterone. Testosterone is the anabolic steroid and primary sex hormone in males, which plays an important role in developing male reproductive tissues like the prostate and testes.
Take Androgel Testasterone 50 mg Sachet 5 gm for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you, depending on your medical condition. In some cases, you may experience side effects such as polycythemia (high number of red blood cells), diarrhoea, indigestion, nausea, and headache. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and will resolve gradually over time. However, you are advised to talk to your doctor if the side effects persist or worsen.
Inform your doctor if you are allergic to any components in Androgel Testasterone 50 mg Sachet 5 gm. Do not take Androgel Testasterone 50 mg Sachet 5 gm if you are pregnant, planning for pregnancy or breastfeeding, as this medicine is indicated only for men. Androgel Testasterone 50 mg Sachet 5 gm is not recommended for children below 18 years as safety and effectiveness have not been established. Keep your doctor informed about your health conditions and the medicines you are taking to rule out any side effects/interactions.
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Androgel Testasterone 50 mg Sachet 5 gm belongs to a group of medicines called androgens indicated for testosterone replacement therapy in adult men for conditions associated with a deficiency/absence of endogenous testosterone. Androgel Testasterone 50 mg Sachet 5 gm contains Testosterone, which helps replenish the deficient testosterone levels in adult men. Thus, Androgel Testasterone 50 mg Sachet 5 gm helps treat deficiency/absence of endogenous testosterone.
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Do not take Androgel Testasterone 50 mg Sachet 5 gm if you are allergic to any of its components, if you have prostate cancer, breast cancer, or if you are pregnant. Androgel Testasterone 50 mg Sachet 5 gm is not intended for use in women due to a lack of controlled studies on women. Inform your doctor if you have high blood pressure, heart problems, high red blood cell count or haemoglobin/haematocrit levels, enlarged prostate, liver or kidney problems, depression, anxiety, mood disorders, sleep apnoea (breathing problem while sleeping), hypercalcemia (high calcium levels), hypercalciuria (excess calcium in the urine) or oedema. Androgel Testasterone 50 mg Sachet 5 gm is not recommended for children below 18 years as safety and effectiveness have not been established.
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It is unknown if alcohol interacts with Androgel Testasterone 50 mg Sachet 5 gm. Please consult your doctor.
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Androgel Testasterone 50 mg Sachet 5 gm is not indicated for use in women.
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Androgel Testasterone 50 mg Sachet 5 gm is not indicated for use in women.
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It is not known if Androgel Testasterone 50 mg Sachet 5 gm affects your ability to drive. Drive or operate machinery only if you are alert.
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Please consult your doctor if you have liver conditions or any concerns before taking Androgel Testasterone 50 mg Sachet 5 gm.
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Please consult your doctor if you have kidney impairment or any concerns before taking Androgel Testasterone 50 mg Sachet 5 gm.
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Androgel Testasterone 50 mg Sachet 5 gm is not recommended in children below 18 years as safety and effectiveness have not been established.
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Androgel Testasterone 50 mg Sachet 5 gm is indicated for testosterone replacement therapy in adult men for conditions associated with a deficiency/absence of endogenous testosterone, such as primary hypogonadism and hypogonadotropic hypogonadism.
Androgel Testasterone 50 mg Sachet 5 gm helps in replenishing the deficient testosterone levels in adult men. Thereby helping in treating deficiency/absence of endogenous testosterone.
Androgel Testasterone 50 mg Sachet 5 gm might lower blood glucose levels and decrease insulin requirements in diabetic patients. So, you are advised to consult a doctor if you are diabetic; your doctor may adjust the dose accordingly. Regularly monitor blood sugar levels while taking Androgel Testasterone 50 mg Sachet 5 gm if you are diabetic.
Consult your doctor if you have hypertension as Androgel Testasterone 50 mg Sachet 5 gm may cause a rise in blood pressure and increases the risk of major adverse cardiovascular events, including non-fatal stroke and non-fatal myocardial infarction. Before initiating therapy with Androgel Testasterone 50 mg Sachet 5 gm, it should be ensured that the blood pressure is adequately controlled. Regular monitoring of blood pressure levels while taking Androgel Testasterone 50 mg Sachet 5 gm is advised.
Androgel Testasterone 50 mg Sachet 5 gm should be used with caution in patients with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) as they are at an increased risk for worsening signs and symptoms of BPH.
Androgel Testasterone 50 mg Sachet 5 gm might increase the risk of prostate cancer. It is recommended to evaluate patients for prostate cancer before initiating and during treatment with Androgel Testasterone 50 mg Sachet 5 gm.
Androgel Testasterone 50 mg Sachet 5 gm may cause changes in anticoagulant activity. Therefore, frequent monitoring of prothrombin time and International Normalised Ratio (INR) is advised in patients taking anti-coagulants, especially during the initiation and termination of the treatment.
Androgel Testasterone 50 mg Sachet 5 gm may suppress sperm formation leading to fertility disorders. However, this effect may be reversible. Please consult your doctor if you have any concerns.
Testosterone has been subject to abuse resulting in dependence and withdrawal symptoms upon abrupt discontinuation or dose reduction. Therefore, take Androgel Testasterone 50 mg Sachet 5 gm only as advised by the doctor.
Androgel Testasterone 50 mg Sachet 5 gm may increase the red blood cell count in some patients, increasing the risk of a blood clot, heart attack, and stroke. Regular monitoring of red blood cell count and haemoglobin is advised.
Androgel Testasterone 50 mg Sachet 5 gm may cause venous thromboembolism (formation of a blood clot in the vein), including deep vein thrombosis (blood clot develops in a deep vein) and pulmonary embolism (blockage in the lung artery). Consult your doctor if you experience pain, oedema (swelling), warmth, erythema (skin redness) in lower proximity or shortness of breath.
No, Androgel Testasterone 50 mg Sachet 5 gm should not be used for building muscle mass and physical ability in healthy individuals, as it may cause harmful effects if used incorrectly.
It is usually recommended to take Androgel Testasterone 50 mg Sachet 5 gm with food or as advised by your doctor. The dose and duration will be decided by your doctor depending on your exact medical condition. Follow the doctor’s instructions. However, it is advised to take Androgel Testasterone 50 mg Sachet 5 gm at the same time every day, to maintain consistent levels of Androgel Testasterone 50 mg Sachet 5 gm in the body.
Androgel Testasterone 50 mg Sachet 5 gm may cause common side effects such as diarrhoea, increased red blood cells, heartburn, nausea, burping, enlarged prostate gland, headache and high blood pressure. If any of these side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.
Androgel Testasterone 50 mg Sachet 5 gm is contraindicated in men with prostate cancer, breast cancer, and kidney disease. It should be avoided in patients with elevated calcium levels in blood and in patients who had or presently have liver cancer. Also, it is contraindicated in women, children below 18 years, and elderly patients over 65 years of age.
The major health risks associated with Androgel Testasterone 50 mg Sachet 5 gm therapy in men include stroke, heart attack, and prostate cancer.
When you are taking warfarin along with Androgel Testasterone 50 mg Sachet 5 gm, you should get blood tests done more often to check your bleeding time (time taken to stop bleeding) especially when starting and stopping Androgel Testasterone 50 mg Sachet 5 gm. Take your doctor’s advice.
Some effects of Androgel Testasterone 50 mg Sachet 5 gm may start showing after 3 weeks, while 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.
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