androgel injection
testosterone topical (patches and gel) (tess TOSS ter own TAH pih cal)
Androderm, AndroGel, Testim, Testoderm
What is the most important information I should know about AndroGel?
• Notify your doctor if you experience nausea; vomiting; swelling of theankles; changes in skin color; too frequent or prolonged erections; breathingdisturbances, including those associated with sleep; or yellowing of the skinor eyes androgel injection.
• Notify your doctor if a female partner experiences male-pattern baldness,excessive body hair growth, an increase in acne, menstrual irregularities, orsigns of masculinity androgel injection.
What is AndroGel?
• Testosterone is a naturally occurring "male" sex hormone necessaryfor many processes in the body androgel injection.
• AndroGel is used to treat men for conditions that result from a lackof natural testosterone androgel injection.
• AndroGel may also be used for purposes other than those listed in thismedication guide androgel injection.
What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before using AndroGel?
• Do not use AndroGel if you have cancer of the breast or prostate androgel injection. Testosteronemay worsen some cancers of these types androgel injection.
• Before using AndroGel, tell your doctor if you have
· diabetes;
· sleep apnea or if you have risk factors for sleep apnea (e.g., obesity,chronic lung disease);
· heart disease; or
· liver disease or kidney disease androgel injection.
• You may not be able to use AndroGel, or you may need a dosage adjustmentor special monitoring if you have any of the conditions listed above androgel injection.
• AndroGel is not approved for use by women and must not be used by women androgel injection. AndroGel is in the FDA pregnancy category X androgel injection. This means that AndroGel is knownto cause birth defects in an unborn baby androgel injection. Pregnant women should avoid skin contactwith the AndroGel application site in men androgel injection. If unwashed or unclothed skin towhich AndroGel has been applied comes in contact with the skin of a pregnantwoman, wash the general area of contact on the woman with soap and water assoon as possible androgel injection.
• Men over 65 years of age that use AndroGel may be at increased risk forthe development of prostatic enlargement or cancer androgel injection. You may not be able to usetopical testosterone, or you may require a lower dose or special monitoring androgel injection.
How should I use AndroGel?
• Use AndroGel exactly as directed by your doctor androgel injection. If you do not understandthese directions, ask your pharmacist, nurse, or doctor to explain them to you androgel injection.
• To use testosterone topical scrotal patches:
· Testoderm patches should be applied to clean, dry scrotal skin androgel injection. Thescrotal hair should be dry-shaved before a patch is applied androgel injection. Do not use chemicalhair removers to remove scrotal hair androgel injection.
· Each patch should be worn for 22 to 24 hours androgel injection.
· Apply a new patch every 24 hours androgel injection.
· Scrotal patches should be removed during bathing, showering, or swimmingand may be reapplied following these activities androgel injection. Patch removal is optional duringintercourse androgel injection.
· If a Testoderm patch falls off, try to reapply it androgel injection. If it comes offafter being worn for more than 12 hours and it cannot be reapplied, wait untilthe next scheduled application time to apply a new system androgel injection.
• To use testosterone topical patches (non-scrotal):
· Androderm patches can be applied to clean, dry skin on the back, abdomen,upper arms, or thighs androgel injection. Testoderm TTS patches can be applied to the arms , back,or upper buttocks androgel injection. Do not apply these patches to the scrotum, any bony partof the body (hip bone, outer thigh bone, shoulder bone), or to an area thatwill be under prolonged pressure during sleep or sitting androgel injection. Apply the patch toskin that is not oily, damaged, or irritated androgel injection. For Androderm patches, the siteof application should be different, with a 7 day period between applicationsto the same site androgel injection.
· Androderm and Testoderm TTS patches should be worn for 24 hours androgel injection. Androdermpatches should be applied at the same time each evening androgel injection. Testoderm TTS patchesshould be applied at the same time daily, either during the day or night androgel injection.
· It usually is not necessary to remove patches of this type during sexualintercourse or when showering or bathing androgel injection.
· If an Androderm patch falls off, try to reapply it androgel injection. If it cannot bereapplied and it is before noon, apply a new patch; if it is after noon, waituntil the evening and apply a new patch at the regularly scheduled time androgel injection. Ifa Testoderm TTS patch falls off, try to reapply it androgel injection. If it comes off after beingworn for more than 12 hours and it cannot be reapplied, wait until the nextscheduled application time to apply a new system androgel injection.
• To use the testosterone topical gel:
· Apply the gel once daily (preferably in the morning) to clean, dry,unbroken skin on the shoulders or upper arms androgel injection. The AndroGel can also be appliedto the abdomen androgel injection. Do not apply Testim gel to the abdomen androgel injection. After opening a pouch,squeeze the entire contents into the palm of your hand and immediately applyit to the application site androgel injection. Allow the gel to dry for a few minutes before dressing androgel injection. Wash your hands with soap and water after the gel has been applied androgel injection.
· Cover the application site with clothing after the gel has dried toprevent transfer of testosterone to another person androgel injection. If direct skin-to-skin contactwith another person is anticipated, the application site must be washed thoroughlywith soap and water before that encounter androgel injection. If there is accidental transfer oftestosterone to the skin of another person, wash the general area of contacton the other person with soap and water as soon as possible androgel injection.
· Wait at least 5 or 6 hours after application of AndroGel, or 2 hoursafter application of Testim, before showering or swimming androgel injection. However, showeringor swimming 1 hour after application of either testosterone topical productshould have a minimal effect on the amount of testosterone absorbed if doneinfrequently androgel injection.
· Do not apply the gel to the scrotum or genitals or to skin that hasopen sores, wounds, or irritation androgel injection.
• Your doctor may want to perform tests to monitor the amount of testosteronein the body, liver function, prostate function, or other factors during treatmentwith AndroGel androgel injection.
• It is important to use AndroGel regularly to get the most benefit androgel injection.
• Dispose of all used patches and aluminum foil packets properly, out ofthe reach of children and pets androgel injection.
• Store AndroGel at room temperature away from moisture and heat androgel injection. Patchesshould not be stored outside the pouch provided androgel injection. Damaged patches should notbe used androgel injection.
What happens if I miss a dose?
• Apply the next patch or gel packet as soon as you remember androgel injection. Do not usetwo doses simultaneously, unless otherwise directed by your doctor androgel injection.
What happens if I overdose?
• An overdose of AndroGel is unlikely to occur and is not likely to threatenlife androgel injection. If you do suspect an overdose, or if a patch or the gel has been ingested,call an emergency room or poison control center for advice androgel injection.
What should I avoid while using AndroGel?
• Avoid transfer of AndroGel gel to another person androgel injection. Wash your hands afterapplication of the gel and cover the application site with clothing after thegel has dried androgel injection. If direct skin-to-skin contact with another person is anticipated,the application sites must be washed thoroughly with soap and water before thatencounter androgel injection. If another person accidentally contacts the gel or treated area,the exposed individual should wash with soap and water androgel injection.
• Wait at least 5 or 6 hours after application of AndroGel before showeringor swimming androgel injection. However, showering or swimming 1 hour after application shouldhave a minimal effect on the amount of testosterone absorbed if done infrequently androgel injection.
• Testosterone patches applied to the back, abdomen, upper arms, or thighsdo not usually need to be removed during sexual intercourse or when showeringor bathing androgel injection. Scrotal testosterone patches should be removed during bathing, showering,or swimming and may be reapplied following these activities androgel injection. Removal of a scrotalpatch is optional during intercourse androgel injection.
What are the possible side effects of AndroGel?
• If you experience any of the following serious side effects, stop usingAndroGel and seek emergency medical attention or contact your doctor immediately:
· an allergic reaction (difficulty breathing; closing of the throat;swelling of the lips, tongue, or face; or hives);
· nausea or vomiting;
· changes in skin color;
· swelling of the ankles;
· breathing disturbances, including those associated with sleep;
· too frequent or prolonged erections; or
· liver damage (yellowing of the skin or eyes, nausea, abdominal painor discomfort, unusual bleeding or bruising, or severe fatigue) androgel injection.
• Other, less serious side effects may be more likely to occur androgel injection. Continueto use AndroGel and talk to your doctor if you experience
· itching, discomfort, redness, or irritation at the patch applicationsite;
· emotional changes;
· increased blood pressure;
· decreased interest in sex;
· changes in blood cholesterol or number of red blood cells (detectedby blood tests);
· prostate changes or difficulty urinating;
· enlarged, swollen or tender breasts; or
· acne androgel injection.
• Notify your doctor if a female partner experiences male-pattern baldness,excessive body hair growth, an increase in acne, menstrual irregularities, orsigns of masculinity androgel injection.
• Side effects other than those listed here may also occur androgel injection. Talk to yourdoctor about any side effect that seems unusual or that is especially bothersome androgel injection.
What other drugs will affect AndroGel?
• Before using AndroGel, tell your doctor if you are taking any of thefollowing medicines:
· warfarin (Coumadin);
· insulin or an oral diabetes medication such as glipizide (Glucotrol),glyburide (Diabeta, Micronase, Glynase), repaglinide (Prandin), rosiglitazone(Avandia), pioglitazone (Actos), and others;
· propranolol (Inderal, Inderal LA, others); or
· a corticosteroid such as hydrocortisone (Cortef, Hydrocortone, Solu-Cortef),dexamethasone (Decadron, Hexadrol others), methylprednisolone (Depo-Medrol,Medrol, Solu-Medrol), prednisolone (Prelone Pediapred), prednisone (Deltasone,Orasone, others), and others androgel injection.
• You may not be able to use AndroGel, or you may require a dosage adjustmentor special monitoring during treatment if you are taking any of the medicineslisted above androgel injection.
• Drugs other than those listed here may also interact with AndroGel androgel injection. Talkto your doctor and pharmacist before taking any prescription or over-the-countermedicines, including vitamins, minerals, and herbal products androgel injection.
Where can I get more information?
• Your pharmacist has additional information about AndroGel written forhealth professionals that you may read androgel injection.
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