Dep-Andro 100 IM
In Depth
- Uses and How to Use
- Dosage and Storage
- Precautions and Side Effects
- Drug Interactions
- Drug Images
Pronounced: (tess-TOSS-ter-own)
Dep-Andro 100 IM Uses
This medication is used in men who do not make enough of a natural substance called testosterone. In males, testosterone is responsible for many normal functions, including growth and development of the genitals, muscles, and bones. It also helps cause normal sexual development (puberty) in boys. Testosterone belongs to a class of drugs known as androgens. It works by affecting many body systems so that the body can develop and function normally.
Testosterone may also be used in certain adolescent boys to cause puberty in those with delayed puberty. It may be used in certain women to treat advanced breast cancer.
How To Use Dep-Andro 100 IM
This medication is given by injection into a muscle, usually once every 1 to 4 weeks for low testosterone levels, or exactly as prescribed by your doctor.
Dosage is based on your medical condition, testosterone blood levels, and response to treatment.
Before using, check this product visually for particles. If particles or crystals are present after storage of the vial at temperatures lower than recommended, warming and shaking the vial should make them disappear. Do not use the liquid if crystals or particles do not disappear completely. In this case, discard it properly.
Learn the proper way to give injections, and learn to store and discard syringes and needles safely. Consult your pharmacist.
Use this medication regularly in order to get the most benefit from it. To help you remember, use a calendar to mark the days you will receive an injection.
Do not suddenly stop using testosterone if you have been using it regularly for an extended time or if it has been used in high doses. In such cases, your body will no longer make its own testosterone, and withdrawal reactions (e.g., tiredness, weakness, depression) may occur. To prevent withdrawal reactions when stopping extended, regular treatment with this drug, gradually reduce the dosage as directed. Consult your doctor or pharmacist for more details, and report any withdrawal reactions immediately.
