Brand Name :
Fortesta,testim, androderm
Synonyms :
Testosterone topical
Class :
Androgens
Dosage Forms & Strengths
Transdermal patch, schedule III
4mg/24hr
2mg/24hr
Androderm
Initial dose:4mg/day; apply a patch to abdomen, thigh, back, and arm at bedtime
Dosing range:2-6mg/day
Androgel
1%
50mg/day initially. Do not exceed 100mg/day
1.62%
40.5mg/day initially, apply to shoulders every morning
Testim
50mg/day initially, apply to shoulders every morning. Do not exceed 100mg/day
Axiron
60mg/day initially, apply to the axilla
Fortesta
40 mg/day initially, apply to thighs every morning
Dosage Forms & Strengths
Safety and efficacy not established
Refer adult dosing
may increase the myelosuppressive effect
may increase the anti-coagulant effect of androgens
may increase the anti-coagulant effect of androgens
may increase the anti-coagulant effect of androgens
may increase the anti-coagulant effect of androgens
may increase the anti-coagulant effect of androgens
may increase the hypoglycaemic effect of androgens
may increase the hypoglycaemic effect of androgens
may increase the hypoglycaemic effect of androgens
may increase the hypoglycaemic effect of androgens
may increase the hypoglycaemic effect of androgens
may increase the toxic effect
may increase the fluid retaining effect
may increase the fluid retaining effect
may increase the fluid retaining effect
may increase the fluid retaining effect
may increase the fluid retaining effect
may increase the hypertensive effect
may increase the hypertensive effect
may increase the hypertensive effect
may increase the hypertensive effect
may increase the hypertensive effect
Frequency defined:
>10%
Reaction at the application site
Blisters under skin
Pruritis
1-10%
Vesicles at the application site
Burning
Erythema
Allergic contact dermatitis
Induration
Frequency not defined
Acne
Bladder irritability
Cholestatic jaundice
Dry skin
Gynecomastia
Insomnia
Priapism
Virilization
Abnormal dreams
Anaphylaxis
Breast soreness
Deep vein thrombosis
Fatigue
Headache
Post-marketing reports
Myocardial infarction
Venous thromboembolism
Polycythemia
Pregnancy consideration: Insufficient data available
Lactation: Excretion of the drug in human breast milk is unknown
Pregnancy category:
Category A: well-controlled and Satisfactory studies show no risk to the fetus in the first or later trimester.
Category B: there was no evidence of risk to the fetus in animal studies, and there were not enough studies on pregnant women.
Category C: there was evidence of risk of adverse effects in animal reproduction studies, and no adequate evidence in human studies must take care of potential risks in pregnant women.
Category D: adequate data available with sufficient evidence of human fetal risk from various platforms, but despite the potential risk, and used only in emergency cases for potential benefits.
Category X: Drugs listed in this category outweigh the risks over benefits. Hence these categories of drugs need to be avoided by pregnant women.
Category N: There is no data available for the drug under this category
Patient information leaflet
Generic Name: Testosterone topical
Pronounced: [ tes-TOS-ter-one-TOP-i-kal ]
Why do we use Testosterone topical?
It is used to treat hypogonadism (a condition where testosterone is not produced naturally)
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