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Methyltestosterone Generic Name & Formulations
Legal Class
CIII
General Description
Methyltestosterone 10mg; caps, tabs.
Pharmacological Class
Androgen.
How Supplied
Contact supplier
Manufacturer
Methyltestosterone Indications
Indications
In males, primary and secondary hypogonadism, delayed puberty.
Methyltestosterone Dosage and Administration
Adults and Children
Usually 10–50mg daily. Delayed puberty: use low dose and limit duration to 4–6 months.
Methyltestosterone Contraindications
Contraindications
Male breast or prostate carcinoma. Pregnancy (Cat.X).
Methyltestosterone Boxed Warnings
Not Applicable
Methyltestosterone Warnings/Precautions
Warnings/Precautions
Discontinue if jaundice, abnormal liver function, hypercalcemia, or edema occurs. Cardiac, hepatic, or renal dysfunction. Monitor hepatic function, blood, and bone age. Elderly. Young children. Nursing mothers: not recommended.
Methyltestosterone Pharmacokinetics
See Literature
Methyltestosterone Interactions
Interactions
May potentiate oral anticoagulants, oxyphenbutazone. May alter insulin needs.
Methyltestosterone Adverse Reactions
Adverse Reactions
Peliosis hepatis, premature epiphyseal closure in adolescents, edema, hepatic carcinoma, prostatic hypertrophy or carcinoma, gynecomastia, priapism, oligospermia, nausea, jaundice, hirsutism, virilization, male pattern baldness, acne, polycythemia, headache, anxiety, depression, paresthesias, altered libido, fluid and electrolyte disturbances, suppression of clotting factors, increased serum cholesterol.
Methyltestosterone Clinical Trials
See Literature
Methyltestosterone Note
Notes
Formerly known under the brand names Android, Methitest, or Testred.
Methyltestosterone Patient Counseling
See Literature
