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Sustaviron 250 Injection 1's, Pack of 1 INJECTION
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Written By Santoshini Reddy G , M Pharmacy
Reviewed By Dr Aneela Siddabathuni , MPharma., PhD

Sustaviron 250 Injection is used for androgen hormone replacement in men. It contains Testosterone, which helps replenish the deficient testosterone levels in adult men. Thereby, it 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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Composition :

TESTOSTERONE-250MG

Manufacturer/Marketer :

Scott Edil Pharmacia Ltd

Consume Type :

PARENTERAL

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

Expires on or after :

About Sustaviron 250 Injection

Sustaviron 250 Injection 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. 
 
Sustaviron 250 Injection contains Testosterone, which helps replenish the deficient testosterone levels in adult men. Thereby, Sustaviron 250 Injection 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.
 
Sustaviron 250 Injection will be administered by a healthcare professional; do not self-administer. In some cases, you may experience side effects such as injection site reactions, polycythemia (high number of red blood cells), headache, and depression. You are advised to talk to your doctor if the side effects persist or worsen.
 
Let your doctor know if you are allergic to any of the components in Sustaviron 250 Injection. Do not use Sustaviron 250 Injection if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Sustaviron 250 Injection is not recommended for children below 12 years as safety and effectiveness have not been established. Keep your doctor informed about your health conditions and medications to rule out any side effects/interactions.

Uses of Sustaviron 250 Injection

Sustaviron 250 Injection is used in the treatment of androgen hormone replacement in men. The detailed uses of Sustaviron 250 Injection are as follows:

  • Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT): To help restore hormonal balance and reduce symptoms related to low testosterone levels, Sustaviron 250 Injection is frequently prescribed to people with testosterone insufficiency.
  • Treatment of Delayed Puberty: To encourage the first growth spurts and the development of secondary sexual traits, young guys who are suffering from delayed puberty may occasionally be given Sustaviron 250 Injection.
  • Treatment of Hypogonadism: Sustaviron 250 Injection can be used in men with primary or secondary hypogonadism, a disorder in which the body does not produce enough testosterone, increasing their energy and desire.

Directions for Use

• Your doctor will determine the dosage and frequency depending on your condition. • Sustaviron 250 Injection will be administered by a healthcare professional. • Do not self-administer.

Medicinal Benefits

Sustaviron 250 Injection 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. Sustaviron 250 Injection contains Testosterone, which helps replenish the deficient testosterone levels in adult men. Thereby, Sustaviron 250 Injection helps in treating deficiency/absence of endogenous testosterone. 

How Sustaviron 250 Injection Works

Sustaviron 250 Injection contains Testosterone, which helps replenish the deficient testosterone levels in adult men. Thereby, Sustaviron 250 Injection 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.

Storage

• Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight.• Keep Sustaviron 250 Injection out of sight and reach of children. • Non cold chain - To be stored in cool places at 10ºC to 25ºC or below 30ºC.
Side effects of Sustaviron 250 Injection
Here are the precise steps to cope with diarrhoea caused by medication usage:
  • Inform Your Doctor: Notify your doctor immediately about your diarrhoea symptoms. This allows them to adjust your medication or provide guidance on managing side effects.
  • Stay Hydrated: Drink plenty of fluids to replace lost water and electrolytes. Choose water, clear broth, and electrolyte-rich drinks. Avoid carbonated or caffeinated beverages to effectively rehydrate your body.
  • Follow a Bland Diet: Eat easy-to-digest foods to help firm up your stool and settle your stomach. Try incorporating bananas, rice, applesauce, toast, plain crackers, and boiled vegetables into your diet.
  • Avoid Trigger Foods: Steer clear of foods that can worsen diarrhoea, such as spicy, fatty, or greasy foods, high-fibre foods, and dairy products (especially if you're lactose intolerant).
  • Practice Good Hygiene: Maintain good hygiene to prevent the spread of infection. To stay healthy, wash your hands frequently, clean and disinfect surfaces regularly, and avoid exchanging personal belongings with others.
  • Take Anti-Diarrheal Medications: If your doctor advises, anti-diarrheal medications such as loperamide might help manage diarrhoea symptoms. Always follow your doctor's directions.
  • Keep track of your diarrhoea symptoms. If they don't get better or worse or are accompanied by severe stomach pain, blood, or dehydration signs (like extreme thirst or dark urine), seek medical help.
Managing Medication-Triggered Erythema (Redness of the Skin or Skin redness): A Step-by-Step Guide:
  • Consult your doctor if you experience skin redness, itching, or irritation after taking medication.
  • Your doctor may adjust your treatment plan by changing your medication or providing guidance on managing your erythema symptoms.
  • Your doctor may recommend or prescribe certain medications to help alleviate symptoms.
  • Apply cool compresses or calamine lotion to the affected skin area to reduce redness and itching.
  • Stay hydrated by drinking plenty of water to help alleviate symptoms and keep your skin hydrated.
  • Monitor your skin condition closely and promptly report any changes, worsening symptoms, or concerns to your healthcare provider.
  • Injection site reaction can include numbness or redness.
  • Get a physical examination, follow your doctor's instructions, if it worsens or gets swollen.
  • Apply cold compress for pain relief.
  • Practice good hygiene and keep the injection site away from heat and pressure.
  • Apply pressure for 5-10 minutes to reduce bleeding.
  • Apply cold compresses or ice packs for 15-20 minutes, repeat every few hours.
  • Consult the doctor and use antihistamines if advised to minimise injection site reaction.
  • Use pain relief medication, like acetaminophen if recommended by the doctor, but avoid NSAIDs if bleeding is a concern.
  • Rotate injection sites and use proper needle size and technique if you are self-administering the medication.
  • Monitor signs such as increased pain, redness, warmth, or pus, and seek medical attention if symptoms worsen.
  • Always wear loose-fitting clothes suitable for your activity during hot flashes.
  • Include a diet containing fruits like watermelon, grapes, bananas and green leafy vegetables.
  • Drink plenty of water and stay hydrated.
  • Stay calm and lower your anxiety by practising yoga or meditation.

What if I have taken an overdose of Sustaviron 250 Injection

As Sustaviron 250 Injection is a parenteral formulation administered by experienced medical staff, the chance of overdose may be less. However, if you think there has been an overdose or experiencing any adverse events, get medical care right away.

Drug Warnings

Do not take Sustaviron 250 Injection if you are allergic to any of its contents; or if you have prostate cancer or breast cancer. Sustaviron 250 Injection is not intended for use in women. Inform your doctor if you have a high blood cell count or high haemoglobin laboratory value, urinary problems due to an enlarged prostate, heart problems, diabetes, sleep apnoea (breathing problem while sleeping), or liver or kidney problems. Sustaviron 250 Injection is not recommended for children below 12 years as safety and effectiveness have not been established. 

Drug-Drug Interactions

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TestosteroneCarfilzomib
Severe
TestosteroneWarfarin
Severe

Drug-Drug Interactions

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TestosteroneCarfilzomib
Severe
How does the drug interact with Sustaviron 250 Injection:
The combined use of Sustaviron 250 Injection and Carfilzomib can increase the risk of blood clots.

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Sustaviron 250 Injection and Carfilzomib can lead to an interaction, but it can be taken if your doctor advises. However, if you experience any symptoms like chest pain, shortness of breath, difficulty breathing, coughing up blood, sudden loss of vision, pain, redness or swelling in an arm or leg, and numbness or weakness on one side of the body, contact your doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting your doctor.
TestosteroneWarfarin
Severe
How does the drug interact with Sustaviron 250 Injection:
Coadministration of Warfarin with Sustaviron 250 Injection can increase the risk of unusual bleeding.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Sustaviron 250 Injection and warfarin together can result in an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has prescribed it. However, if you experience unusual bleeding or bruising, dizziness, lightheadedness, red or black, tarry stools, coughing up or vomiting fresh or dried blood, severe headache, and weakness, consult a doctor. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
TestosteroneMorphine
Severe
How does the drug interact with Sustaviron 250 Injection:
Taking Sustaviron 250 Injection with Morphine may increase the blood levels and side effects of morphine.

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Morphine with Sustaviron 250 Injection can result in an interaction, but it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. However, if you experience any symptoms like trouble breathing, tiredness, cough, dizziness, drowsiness, difficulty concentrating, impaired judgment, reduced reaction speed, and motor coordination, make sure to contact a doctor immediately. Do not stop using any medications without consulting a doctor.
TestosteroneLenalidomide
Severe
How does the drug interact with Sustaviron 250 Injection:
Coadministration of Lenalidomide with Sustaviron 250 Injection can increase levels of Sustaviron 250 Injection in the blood.

How to manage the interaction:
Coadministration of Sustaviron 250 Injection with Lenalidomide together can possibly result in an interaction, but it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting your doctor.
TestosteroneLeflunomide
Severe
How does the drug interact with Sustaviron 250 Injection:
Co-administration of Leflunomide and Sustaviron 250 Injection can increase the risk of liver problems.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is an interaction between leflunomide and Sustaviron 250 Injection, they can be taken together if prescribed by a doctor. However, if you experience fever, chills, joint pain or swelling, unusual bleeding or bruising, skin rash, itching, less desire to eat, fatigue, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, or yellowing of the skin or eyes, contact a doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
TestosteroneLomitapide
Severe
How does the drug interact with Sustaviron 250 Injection:
Co-administration of Lomitapide and Sustaviron 250 Injection can increase the risk of liver problems.

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Lomitapide and Sustaviron 250 Injection can lead to an interaction, it can be taken if advised by your doctor. However, if you experience any symptoms like fever, chills, joint pain or swelling, unusual bleeding or bruising, skin rash, itching, loss of appetite, fatigue, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, dark-colored urine, light-colored stools, and/or yellowing of the skin or eyes, contact your doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without first consulting your doctor.
TestosteronePazopanib
Severe
How does the drug interact with Sustaviron 250 Injection:
Co-administration of Pazopanib with Sustaviron 250 Injection may significantly increase the blood levels of pazopanib, which can develop serious side effects such as liver problems, irregular heart rhythm, bleeding, and high blood pressure

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Pazopanib and Sustaviron 250 Injection can lead to an interaction, but it can be taken together if prescribed by a doctor. However, consult your doctor if you experience fever, chills, joint pain or swelling, unusual bleeding or bruising, skin rash, itching, loss of appetite, fatigue, nausea, vomiting, dark-colored urine, and yellowing of the skin or eyes. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
TestosteroneBosentan
Moderate
How does the drug interact with Sustaviron 250 Injection:
Bosentan may lower Sustaviron 250 Injection levels in the blood and its effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Although using Bosentan and Sustaviron 250 Injection together can possibly result in an interaction, they can be taken together if prescribed by your doctor. However, consult your doctor if your condition worsens. Do not stop taking any medications without consulting a doctor.

Drug-Food Interactions

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No Drug - Food interactions found in our database. Some may be unknown. Consult your doctor for what to avoid during medication.

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Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Tuna, egg yolks, fortified cereals, oysters, shell fish, and beans are good sources of Testosterone.
  • Maintain a healthy diet and exercise regularly.
  • Get ample rest and proper sleep.
  • Reduce stress levels by doing yoga or meditation. 
  • Consume foods that are rich in zinc, such as nuts, crab, beans, lobster, and whole grains.

Habit Forming

Yes

Therapeutic Class

ANABOLIC STEROID

Sustaviron 250 Injection Substitute

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Alcohol

Consult your doctor

It is unknown if alcohol interacts with Sustaviron 250 Injection. Please consult your doctor.

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Pregnancy

Not applicable

Sustaviron 250 Injection is not indicated for use in women.

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Breast Feeding

Not applicable

Sustaviron 250 Injection is not indicated for use in women.

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Driving

Caution

It is not known if Sustaviron 250 Injection affects your ability to drive. Drive or operate machinery only if you are alert.

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Liver

Consult your doctor

Please inform your doctor if you have a liver impairment or any concerns regarding this.

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Kidney

Consult your doctor

Please inform your doctor if you have kidney impairment or any concerns regarding this.

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Children

Unsafe

Sustaviron 250 Injection is not recommended in children below 12 years as safety and effectiveness have not been established.

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FAQs

Sustaviron 250 Injection helps in replenishing the deficient testosterone levels in adult men. Thereby helping treat deficiency/absence of endogenous testosterone.

Sustaviron 250 Injection should be used with caution in patients with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) as they are at an increased risk for worsening of signs and symptoms of BPH.

Sustaviron 250 Injection might increase the risk of prostate cancer. It is recommended to evaluate patients for prostate cancer prior to initiating and during the treatment with Sustaviron 250 Injection.

Sustaviron 250 Injection may cause changes in anticoagulant activity. Therefore, frequent monitoring of prothrombin time and International Normalised Ratio (INR) is advised.

Sustaviron 250 Injection 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, and erythema (skin redness) in lower proximity or shortness of breath.

Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

#1/13, Arunodaya, 7th cross, New Guddadahalli, Mysore Road, Bangalore - 560026.
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Author Details

Santoshini Reddy GDoctor badge

Written By

Santoshini Reddy G

M Pharmacy

Dr Aneela SiddabathuniDoctor badge

Reviewed By

Dr Aneela Siddabathuni

MPharma., PhD

Last Updated

Aug 5, 2025 | 1:07 PM IST

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