Androgens (Systemic)
Category- Androgen - Fluoxymesterone; Methyltestosterone; Testosterone
- Antianemic - Fluoxymesterone; Testosterone
- Antineoplastic - Fluoxymesterone; Methyltestosterone; Testosterone
DescriptionAndrogens (AN-droe-jens) are male hormones. Some
androgens are naturally produced in the body and are necessary for the normal
sexual development of males.
Androgens are used for several reasons, such as:
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to replace the hormone when the body is unable to produce enough
on its own.
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to stimulate the beginning of puberty in certain boys who are late
starting puberty naturally.
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to treat certain types of breast cancer in females.
In addition, some of these medicines may be used for other conditions as
determined by your doctor.
Androgens are available only with your doctor's prescription, in the following
dosage forms:
Oral
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Fluoxymesterone
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Tablets (U.S. and Canada)
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Methyltestosterone
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Capsules (U.S.)
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Tablets (U.S. and Canada)
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Testosterone
Parenteral
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Testosterone
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Injection (U.S. and Canada)
Subcutaneous
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Testosterone
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Implants (Pellets) (U.S.)
Topical
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Testosterone
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Gel
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Ointment
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Transdermal systems (skin patches) (U.S.)
Brand NamesSome commonly used brand names are:
In the U.S. -
- Androderm 3
- AndroGel 1% 3
- Android 2
- Android-F 1
- Andro L.A. 200 3
- Andronate 100 3
- Andronate 200 3
- Andropository 200 3
- Andryl 200 3
- Delatest 3
- Delatestryl 3
- Depotest 3
- Depo-Testosterone 3
- Everone 200 3
- Halotestin 1
- ORETON Methyl 2
- T-Cypionate 3
- Testamone 100 3
- Testaqua 3
- Testex 3
- Testoderm 3
- Testoderm with Adhesives 3
- Testoderm TTS 3
- Testopel Pellets 3
- Testred 2
- Testred Cypionate 200 3
- Testrin-P.A. 3
- Virilon 2
- Virilon IM 3
In Canada -
- Andriol 3
- Delatestryl 3
- Depo-Testosterone Cypionate 3
- Halotestin 1
- Malogen in Oil 3
- Metandren 2
- Scheinpharm Testone-Cyp 3
Note:
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For quick reference, the following androgens are numbered to match
the corresponding brand names. |
This information applies to the following medicines |
1. |
Fluoxymesterone (floo-ox-i-MES-te-rone)‡ |
2. |
Methyltestosterone (meth-il-tes-TOS-te-rone)‡ |
3. |
Testosterone (tes-TOS-te-rone)‡ |
‡ Generic name product may be available in the U.S. |
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