TEST C 250

DESCRIPTION
Testosterone cypionate 250 is an oil based solution for IM injection designed to release testosterone slowly from the injection site. Testosterone serum concentrations remain elevated for 7 – 10 days after IM administration. Testosterone cypionate 250 is suitable for the treatment of hypogonadism and other disorders related to androgen deficiency. Testosterone cypionate 250 has both anabolic and androgenic effects. Testosterone supplementation has been demonstrated to increase strength and growth of new muscle tissue, frequently with increases in libido.

INDICATIONS
Adult Males: Testosterone cypionate 250 injection is indicated for replacement therapy in conditions associated with a deficiency or absence of endogenous testosterone.
Primary hypogonadism: Testicular failure due to cryptorchidism, bilateral torsion orchitis, vanishing testis syndrome, or orchidectomy.
Hypogonadotropic hypogonadism: Idiopathic gonadotropin or LHRH deficiency, or pituitary-hypothalamic injury from tumors, trauma, or radiation.

ADVERSE REACTIONS
Male: Gynecomastia, excessive frequency and duration of penile erections, oligospermia.
Skin and Appendages: Hirsutism, male pattern baldness and acne, gynecomastia.
Fluid/electrolyte Disturbances: Retention of sodium, chloride, water, potassium, calcium, and inorganic phosphates.
Gastrointestinal: Nausea, cholestatic jaundice, alterations in liver function tests; rarely, hepatocellular neoplasms, peliosis hepatis, hepatic adenomas, and cholestatic hepatitis.
Hematologic: Suppression of clotting factors II, V, VII, & X; bleeding in patients on anticoagulant therapy.
Nervous System: Increased or decreased libido headache, anxiety, depression, and generalized paresthesia.
Other: Serum lipid changes, hypercalcaemia, hypertension, oedema, priapism, and potentiation of sleep apnea.

CONTRAINDICATIONS
Patients with known hypersensitivity to any ingredients in this product. Patients with known or suspected carcinomas of the breast, testis, or prostate. Patients with severe heart disease, liver disease, or kidney disease or with a history of epilepsy. Products containing testosterone should not be used in women as they may cause virilization and fetal harm.

DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION
Adult Male: 150 – 300mg injected IM every 1 to 2 weeks or as directed by physician.

PRESENTATION
Testosterone cypionate 250 mg/ml, 10ml multiple dose vial.

STORAGE
Store in a cool dry place between 15 – 25°C. Protectfrom light.