Aquaviron (Testosterone Suspension)
Testosterone Suspension (Aquaviron) is one of the oldest man-made steroids. Testosterone Suspension is used to promote weight gain following extensive surgery, chronic infection, or severe trauma, and in other cases that result in inadequate weight gain or maintenance. Testosterone Suspension is also used to decrease muscle loss caused by treatment with corticosteroids and to reduce bone pain associated with osteoporosis. Aquaviron (testosterone suspension) is an injectable preparation containing unesterified testosterone in a water base.
Take Aquaviron only as directed. Do not take more of Testosterone Suspension and do not take Testosterone Suspension more often than your doctor ordered. To do so may increase the chance of side effects.
In order for Aquaviron to work properly, it is important that you follow a diet high in proteins and calories. If you have any questions about this, check with your health care professional.
Testosterone Suspension Dosage
The dose of Testosterone Suspension will be different for different patients. Follow your doctors orders or the directions on the label. The following information includes only the average doses of Aquaviron. If your dose is different, do not change it unless your doctor tells you to do so.
If you miss a dose of Testosterone Suspension
If you miss a dose of Testosterone Suspension and your dosing schedule is:
One dose a day — Take the missed dose of Testosterone Suspension as soon as possible. However, if you do not remember it until the next day, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not double doses.
More than one dose a day — Take the missed dose of Aquaviron as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not double doses.
If you have any questions about this, check with your doctor.
Storage - How to store Testosterone Suspension
- Keep Testosterone Suspension out of the reach of children.
- Store Aquaviron away from heat and direct light.
- Keep the liquid form of Testosterone Suspension from freezing.
- Do not keep outdated Testosterone Suspension or Aquaviron no longer needed. Be sure that any discarded medicine is out of the reach of children.
Side effects of Testosterone Suspension
All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects of Testosterone Suspension persist or become bothersome:
Acne; enlarging penis; increased frequency of erections; unnatural hair growth; Acne or oily skin; enlarging clitoris; hoarseness or deepening of voice; irregular menstrual periods; unnatural hair growth; unusual hair loss.
Seek medical attention right away if any of these SEVERE side effects of Aquaviron occur:
Bone pain; nausea or vomiting; sore tongue; swelling of feet or lower legs; unusual bleeding; unusual weight gain; Black, tarry, or light-colored stools; dark-colored urine; purple- or red-colored spots on body or inside the mouth or nose; sore throat and/or fever; vomiting of blood.
