TESTOFIL DEPOT INJECTION 4ML
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About TESTOFIL DEPOT INJECTION 4ML
TESTOFIL DEPOT INJECTION 4ML 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.
TESTOFIL DEPOT INJECTION 4ML contains Testosterone, which helps replenish the deficient testosterone levels in adult men. Thereby, TESTOFIL DEPOT INJECTION 4ML 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.
TESTOFIL DEPOT INJECTION 4ML 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 TESTOFIL DEPOT INJECTION 4ML. Do not use TESTOFIL DEPOT INJECTION 4ML if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. TESTOFIL DEPOT INJECTION 4ML 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 TESTOFIL DEPOT INJECTION 4ML
TESTOFIL DEPOT INJECTION 4ML is used in the treatment of androgen hormone replacement in men. The detailed uses of TESTOFIL DEPOT INJECTION 4ML are as follows:
- Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT): To help restore hormonal balance and reduce symptoms related to low testosterone levels, TESTOFIL DEPOT INJECTION 4ML 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 TESTOFIL DEPOT INJECTION 4ML.
- Treatment of Hypogonadism: TESTOFIL DEPOT INJECTION 4ML 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.
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Directions for Use
- Your doctor will determine the dosage and frequency depending on your condition.
- TESTOFIL DEPOT INJECTION 4ML will be administered by a healthcare professional.
- Do not self-administer.
Key Benefits
TESTOFIL DEPOT INJECTION 4ML 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. TESTOFIL DEPOT INJECTION 4ML contains Testosterone, which helps replenish the deficient testosterone levels in adult men. Thereby, TESTOFIL DEPOT INJECTION 4ML helps in treating deficiency/absence of endogenous testosterone.
How TESTOFIL DEPOT INJECTION 4ML Works
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- 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.
- 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.
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Drug Warnings
Do not take TESTOFIL DEPOT INJECTION 4ML if you are allergic to any of its contents; or if you have prostate cancer or breast cancer. TESTOFIL DEPOT INJECTION 4ML 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. TESTOFIL DEPOT INJECTION 4ML is not recommended for children below 12 years as safety and effectiveness have not been established.
Drug-Drug Interactions
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Co-administration of Leflunomide and Testofil Depot Injection 4ml can increase the risk of liver problems.
How to manage the interaction:
Although there is an interaction between leflunomide and Testofil Depot Injection 4ml, 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.
Co-administration of Lomitapide and Testofil Depot Injection 4ml can increase the risk of liver problems.
How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Lomitapide and Testofil Depot Injection 4ml 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.
Coadministration of Lenalidomide with Testofil Depot Injection 4ml can increase levels of Testofil Depot Injection 4ml in the blood.
How to manage the interaction:
Coadministration of Testofil Depot Injection 4ml 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.
Co-administration of Pazopanib with Testofil Depot Injection 4ml 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 Testofil Depot Injection 4ml 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.
Taking Testofil Depot Injection 4ml with Morphine may increase the blood levels and side effects of morphine.
How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Morphine with Testofil Depot Injection 4ml 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.
The combined use of Testofil Depot Injection 4ml and Carfilzomib can increase the risk of blood clots.
How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Testofil Depot Injection 4ml 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.
Coadministration of Warfarin with Testofil Depot Injection 4ml can increase the risk of unusual bleeding.
How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Testofil Depot Injection 4ml 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.
Bosentan may lower Testofil Depot Injection 4ml levels in the blood and its effects.
How to manage the interaction:
Although using Bosentan and Testofil Depot Injection 4ml 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.
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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.
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Alcohol
Safe if prescribed
It is unknown if alcohol interacts with TESTOFIL DEPOT INJECTION 4ML. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
Consult your doctor
TESTOFIL DEPOT INJECTION 4ML is not indicated for use in women.
Breast Feeding
Consult your doctor
TESTOFIL DEPOT INJECTION 4ML is not indicated for use in women.
Driving
Safe if prescribed
It is not known if TESTOFIL DEPOT INJECTION 4ML affects your ability to drive. Drive or operate machinery only if you are alert.
Liver
Consult your doctor
Please inform your doctor if you have a liver impairment or any concerns regarding this.
Kidney
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Please inform your doctor if you have kidney impairment or any concerns regarding this.
Children
Safe if prescribed
TESTOFIL DEPOT INJECTION 4ML is not recommended in children below 12 years as safety and effectiveness have not been established.
Heart
TESTOFIL DEPOT INJECTION 4ML can raise cardiovascular risks, so heart patients must consult their doctor before use. Careful monitoring is essential to avoid complications like high blood pressure or fluid retention.
Geriatrics
Consult your doctor
Geriatric patients may receive TESTOFIL DEPOT INJECTION 4ML, but only under strict medical supervision. Older adults are more vulnerable to side effects like fluid retention, increased blood pressure, and cardiovascular risks, so careful evaluation is essential before use.
FAQs
TESTOFIL DEPOT INJECTION 4ML helps in replenishing the deficient testosterone levels in adult men. Thereby helping treat deficiency/absence of endogenous testosterone.
TESTOFIL DEPOT INJECTION 4ML 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.
TESTOFIL DEPOT INJECTION 4ML might increase the risk of prostate cancer. It is recommended to evaluate patients for prostate cancer prior to initiating and during the treatment with TESTOFIL DEPOT INJECTION 4ML.
TESTOFIL DEPOT INJECTION 4ML may cause changes in anticoagulant activity. Therefore, frequent monitoring of prothrombin time and International Normalised Ratio (INR) is advised.
TESTOFIL DEPOT INJECTION 4ML 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.
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