Testosterone Injection and Topical Medication Information (dosing, side effects, patient counseling) [gav-9Np8io1]

Testosterone Injection and Topical Medication Information (dosing, side effects, patient counseling) [gav-9Np8io1]

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Your Medication Testosterone Testosterone is also known by the brand names: Androderm, Androgel, Axiron, Fortesta and Testim. Testosterone comes in transdermal gel, transdermal patch, and transdermal solution. Testosterone is most commonly used to treat low testosterone levels. No matter what your doctor has you taking it for, testosterone is applied topically. Wash your hand before and after each use. Not all products are the same strength. Read and follow the prescription label carefully. Do not put on the genitals and keep out of your eyes. Apply gel on clean, dry, healthy skin. Certain products are to be put on certain parts of the body. Be sure you know where to put this drug. After putting this drug on, you will need to wait some time before you bathe, shower, or swim. Be sure you know how long you need to wait. Read the package insert for more details. Let dry before covering with clothing. Avoid fire, flames, or smoking until dry. For the skin solution: Put on clean, dry, healthy skin using the applicator under the arm. Do not use your fingers or hand to rub this drug into the skin. Change armpits with each dose. Allow skin to dry between uses. Put deodorant on at least 2 minutes before you put on this drug. Apply the patch on clean, dry, healthy skin on back, belly, thigh, or upper arm. Do not put on an area that will have pressure on it for a long time while sleeping or sitting. Put on a new patch at the same time every night. Be sure to take off the old patch before you put on the new one. Move the patch site with each new patch. Do not put on the same site for 7 days. Do not bathe, shower, or swim for 3 hours after putting on. If your patch falls off before noon, put on a new patch and wear it until you put on a new patch at your normal time. If your patch falls off after noon, do not put on a new one. Wait and put on a new patch at your normal time. After you take off a skin patch, be sure to fold the sticky sides of the patch to each other. Wash the site where the drug was used before it touches anyone else's skin. Do not let your skin that the gel or solution was used on touch any children's or women's skin. Cover treated part with clothes. If a woman or child touches the gel, she/he needs to wash the skin with soap and water immediately. Some common side effects with testosterone include increased blood pressure, irritability, mood swings, anxiety and aggressive behavior. Some less common side effects include loss of hair, fluid retention, contact dermatitis, and abnormal dreams. While taking testosterone, remember it is important to tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have: • Signs of an allergic reaction (rash, itching, swelling, tightness of the chest, etc.) • An allergy to testosterone, or any component of the formulation. • Breast or prostate cancer. • Any of these health problems: Heart disease, kidney disease, or liver disease. All forms of testosterone need to be stored at room temperature in a dry place. Keep out of reach of children and pets. #male enhancement noroxin #boost ultimate male enhancer #penis enlargment massage