Testosterone Cypionate
Testosterone Cypionate for intramuscular injection, contains Testosterone Cypionate which is the oil-soluble 17 (beta)-cyclopentylpropionate ester of the androgenic hormone testosterone. Testosterone ia a male hormone. Testosterones are naturally produced in the body and are responsible for the growth and development of male sex organs.
Take Testosterone Cypionate only as directed. Do not take more of Testosterone Cypionate and do not take it more often than your doctor ordered. To do so may increase the chance of Testosterone Cypionate side effects.
In order for this medicine 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 Cypionate Dosage
The dose of Testosterone Cypionate 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 Testosterone Cypionate. If your dose is different, do not change it unless your doctor tells you to do so.
If you miss a dose of Testosterone Cypionate
If you miss a dose of Testosterone Cypionate and your dosing schedule is:
One dose a day — Take the missed Testosterone Cypionate dose 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 Testosterone Cypionate dose 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 Cypionate
- Keep Testosterone Cypionate out of the reach of children.
- Store Testosterone Cypionate away from heat and direct light.
- Keep the liquid form of Testosterone Cypionate from freezing.
- Do not keep outdated medicine or Testosterone Cypionate no longer needed. Be sure that any discarded Testosterone Cypionate is out of the reach of children.
Side effects of Testosterone Cypionate
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 Testosterone Cypionate side effects 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 Testosterone Cypionate side effects 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.
