Testro AQ (Injection)
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Testro AQ (Injection) Drug and Prescription Information
Testro AQ (Injection)
Testro AQ (Injection) Medication Classification
TESTOSTERONE (Injection)
Testro AQ (Injection) Brandname
Testro AQ
Testro AQ (Injection) is used for the Treatment
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.
When To Not Use Testro AQ (Injection)
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 Should You Use Testro AQ (Injection)
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.
Proper Testro AQ (Injection) Storage
Store Testro AQ (Injection) at room temperature away from sunlight and moisture unless otherwise stated by manufacturer's instructions or labelling. Keep Testro AQ (Injection) and all medications out of the reach of children.
What To Avoid While Using Testro AQ (Injection)
Ask your doctor or pharmacist before using any other medicine, including over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products.
- Make sure your doctor knows if you are also taking blood thinners (such as Coumadin®) or medicine to treat diabetes.
Testro AQ (Injection) Warnings
- Check with your doctor before using this medicine if you have diabetes, an enlarged prostate, high cholesterol, high levels of calcium in the blood (hypercalcemia), or heart, liver, or kidney disease.
- For women and girls: tell your doctor if you have any male-like changes such as deepening of your voice, hair growth on your face, or growth in the size of sex organs.
- For men and boys: tell your doctor if you have erections too often or that last too long or acne.
- This medicine may slow growth in children. Your doctor may need to x-ray your child's bones about every 6 months.
- Talk with your doctor before taking this medicine if you are breastfeeding.
- You should not use this medicine if you are pregnant. If you become pregnant while being treated with testosterone, tell your doctor right away. This medicine may be harmful or cause birth defects in an unborn baby if taken during a pregnancy.
Testro AQ (Injection) Side Effects
Call your doctor right away if you notice any of these side effects:
- Yellowing of skin or eyes
- Dark-colored urine, light-colored bowel movements
- Unusual bruising or bleeding
- Swelling in feet or ankles If you notice these less serious side effects, talk with your doctor:
- Swollen breasts (in men)
- Mild nausea or vomiting
- Bloated feeling
- Changes in sexual desire
- Changes in menstrual periods
