Testosterone (Injection)

Testosterone (Injection)

Testosterone (tes-TOS-te-rone)

Treats a lack testosterone when your body does not produce enough of its own natural testosterone. Is also used to treat certain kinds of breast cancer in women.Testosterone is a male hormone.

Brand Name(s):

Testro AQ
There may be other brand names for this medicine.

When This Medicine Should Not Be Used:

You should not use this medicine if you have had an allergic reaction to testosterone. Men should not take testosterone if they have breast cancer or prostate cancer. Women should not take testosterone if they are pregnant or may become pregnant

How to Use This Medicine:

Injectable

• Your doctor will tell you how much medicine to use and how often.
  
• An IM injection is a shot given in your muscle (thigh or buttocks).
  
• This medicine should be given by a nurse or other caregiver trained to give IM shots. Sometimes you, a family member, or a friend can be taught to give your medicine
  
• If you have your shots at home, you may need to store your medicine. Keep the medicine at room temperature away from heat, moisture, and direct light. Do not freeze.
  
• If the medicine gets too cold, crystals may form in the liquid. To warm the liquid, roll the syringe back and forth between the palms of your hands. If the medicine is still in the vial, warm it in your hand and shake the vial to dissolve the crystals.
  
• Before you have your shot, look at the medicine. The liquid should be clear.
  

If a dose is missed::

• Give the shot as soon as possible, unless it is almost time for your next dose.
  
• Skip the missed dose if it is almost time for your next regular dose.
  
• You should not use two doses at the same time.
  

How to Store and Dispose of This Medicine:

• You should not use the medicine if it changes color or has lumps, solid pieces, or specks in it.
  
• If you have your treatments at home, you should be given a special container for the used needles and syringes. Keep it where children or pets cannot reach it.
  
• Keep all medicine out of the reach of children.
  
• Do not share your needles, syringes, or medicine with anyone else.