TESTONET 40 Capsule 10's
Key Information
Generic Name
Generic Name Testosterone 40 mg
Manufacturer
PREVEGO HEALTHCARE & RESEARCH PRIVATE LIMITED (Generics)
Variant
10 Capsule(s) in a Strip
Country of Origin
India
Detailed Information
Introduction
INTRODUCTION ABOUT TESTONET 40 CAPSULETESTONET 40 CAPSULE contains Testosterone which belongs to the group of medicines called Androgens. It is used in adult men to replace testosterone in male hypogonadism (various health problems caused by a deficiency of testosterone). It can also be used in men to manage osteoporosis (a type of bone disease) caused due to very little testosterone. Male hypogonadism is characterized by symptoms like impotence, infertility, decreased sex drive, tiredness, depressive moods and bone loss due to low hormone levels. TESTONET 40 CAPSULE is not recommended for use in patients with known or suspected prostate or breast cancer or who have high amounts of calcium in blood or urine, kidney disease, heart failure. Consult your doctor before taking it. TESTONET 40 CAPSULE should be used with caution in patients with lung cancer, chronic lung disease, liver disease, kidney cancer, high blood pressure, history of heart attack or stroke, blood clotting problems. TESTONET 40 CAPSULE is not indicated for use in pregnant or breastfeeding women. Consult your doctor before taking it. TESTONET 40 CAPSULE is not recommended for use in children and adolescents under 18 years and it should be used with caution in elderly patients aged above 65 years. The most common
Uses
OF TESTONET 40 CAPSULEIt is used in adult men to manage: male hypogonadism osteoporosis
How It Works
TESTONET 40 CAPSULE works by replacing testosterone in adult male patients with hypogonadism (various health problems caused by a lack of testosterone, a natural male hormone). Thus, helps to improve clinical symptoms such as impotence, infertility, low sex drive, tiredness, depressive moods, bone loss caused by low hormone levels.
Directions for Use
Take TESTONET 40 CAPSULE as advised by your physician. Swallow the medicine with a glass of water. Do not crush or chew the medicine. It should be taken with food. Your doctor will decide the correct dose and duration for you depending upon your age, body weight and disease condition. Do not stop taking TESTONET 40 CAPSULE unless your doctor advises you to stop. Otherwise, your symptoms may reoccur within few weeks.
Side Effects
taking TESTONET 40 CAPSULE is weight gain. Contact your doctor if any of the side effects worsen. USES OF TESTONET 40 CAPSULEIt is used in adult men to manage: male hypogonadism osteoporosis HOW TESTONET 40 CAPSULE WORKSTESTONET 40 CAPSULE works by replacing testosterone in adult male patients with hypogonadism (various health problems caused by a lack of testosterone, a natural male hormone). Thus, helps to improve clinical symptoms such as impotence, infertility, low sex drive, tiredness, depressive moods, bone loss caused by low hormone levels. DIRECTIONS FOR USETake TESTONET 40 CAPSULE as advised by your physician. Swallow the medicine with a glass of water. Do not crush or chew the medicine. It should be taken with food. Your doctor will decide the correct dose and duration for you depending upon your age, body weight and disease condition. Do not stop taking TESTONET 40 CAPSULE unless your doctor advises you to stop. Otherwise, your symptoms may reoccur within few weeks. SIDE EFFECTS OF TESTONET 40 CAPSULECOMMON weight gain RAREStop taking TESTONET 40 CAPSULE and contact your doctor immediately if you experience any of the following side effects: liver problems such as nausea or vomiting, vomiting of blood, yellow eyes or skin symptoms of heart attack or stroke
Warnings & Precautions
& PRECAUTIONSPREGNANCYTESTONET 40 CAPSULE is not indicated for use in pregnant women or women planning to have a baby. Consult your doctor before taking it. BREASTFEEDINGTESTONET 40 CAPSULE is not indicated for use in breastfeeding women. Consult your doctor before taking it. DRIVING AND USING MACHINESTESTONET 40 CAPSULE has no influence on driving or using machines. KIDNEYTESTONET 40 CAPSULE is not recommended for use in patients with kidney disease. It should be used with caution patients with kidney cancer. Consult your doctor before taking it. LIVERTESTONET 40 CAPSULE should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Consult your doctor before taking it. ALLERGYDo not take TESTONET 40 CAPSULE if you are allergic to Testosterone, peanut, soya or any of the other ingredients of this medicine. LUNGSTESTONET 40 CAPSULE should be used with caution in patients with lung cancer, chronic lung disease. Consult your doctor before taking it. HEART DISEASETESTONET 40 CAPSULE is not recommended for use in patients with heart failure or heart disease. It should be used with caution in patients with high blood pressure, a history of heart attack. Consult your doctor before taking it. OTHERSTESTONET 40 CAPSULE is not recommended for use if you: have known or suspected prostate or breast cancer have high amounts of calcium in blood or urine Before taking TESTONET 40 CAPSULE, inform your doctor if you: have or had blood clotting problems like abnormal blood coagulation that increases the risk of blood clots in blood vessels have a risk of developing blood clots (smoking, obesity, cancer, immobility, family history of blood clots in the leg, lung or other organs at a young age) have or had stroke have fits have migraine, headache have diabetes mellitus (high blood sugar) have breast cancer that has spread to bones have prostatic complaints (problems with passing urine) have sleep apnea (breathing interruptions during sleep) are overweight are going to have lab tests (thyroid function tests) have allergies have swelling of face, hands, feet or lower legs Use in pediatrics: TESTONET 40 CAPSULE is not recommended for use in children and adolescents under 18 years of age as safety data have not been established. Consult your doctor before taking it. It should be used with caution in males with hypogonadism causing delayed puberty. Consult your doctor before taking it. Use in geriatrics: TESTONET 40 CAPSULE should be used with caution in elderly patients (aged above 65 years due to increased risk of enlargement of prostate gland and prostate cancer. Consult your doctor before taking it.
Drug Interactions
SA. Drug - Drug interactions: Before taking TESTONET 40 CAPSULE, inform your doctor if you are taking any of the following medicine: medicines used to manage fits (Ex. phenytoin, primidone) medicines used to manage pain or inflammation (Ex. phenylbutazone) medicines used to manage blood from clotting (Ex. warfarin, acenocoumarol) medicines used to manage diabetes (Ex. insulin, metformin, glimepiride) corticosteroids (medicines used to manage rheumatism, arthritis, allergic conditions and asthma) Ex. hydrocortisone, dexamethasone propranolol (used to heart problems) cyclosporine (used to manage rejection of organ transplant) St. John’s Wort (an herbal medicine used to manage depression) Overdosage: If you or anyone else accidentally take too much of TESTONET 40 CAPSULE, consult your doctor immediately or visit the nearby hospital. Symptoms of overdose might include diarrhoea. SYNOPSIS Drug : Testosterone Pharmacological Category : Androgens Therapeutic Indication : Male hypogonadism, Osteoporosis Dosage Forms : Tablet, Capsule, Injection, Gel, Spray MORE INFORMATION Keep TESTONET 40 CAPSULE out of reach of children Store between 30°C
Article Information
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Medical Content Writer
Reviewed By
Dr. Sankara Babu Gorle
Medical Expert
Last Updated
10 Jan 2023