Testosterone Undecanoate 40mg Capsule 10'S

Introduction About TESTOSTERONE UNDECANOATE 40MG CAPSULE

TESTOSTERONE UNDECANOATE 40MG CAPSULE contains Testosterone which belongs to the
group of medicines called Androgens. It is used in adult men to replace
testosterone in male hypogonadism (various health problems caused by a
deficiency of testosterone). It can also be used in men to manage osteoporosis
(a type of bone disease) caused due to very little testosterone.

Male hypogonadism is characterized by symptoms like impotence, infertility,
decreased sex drive, tiredness, depressive moods and bone loss due to low
hormone levels.

TESTOSTERONE UNDECANOATE 40MG CAPSULE is not recommended for use in patients
with known or suspected prostate or breast cancer or who have high amounts of
calcium in blood or urine, kidney disease, heart failure. Consult your doctor
before taking it.

TESTOSTERONE UNDECANOATE 40MG CAPSULE should be used with caution in patients
with lung cancer, chronic lung disease, liver disease, kidney cancer, high blood
pressure, history of heart attack or stroke, blood clotting
problems. TESTOSTERONE UNDECANOATE 40MG CAPSULE is not indicated for use in
pregnant or breastfeeding women. Consult your doctor before taking it.

TESTOSTERONE UNDECANOATE 40MG CAPSULE is not recommended for use in children and
adolescents under 18 years and it should be used with caution in elderly
patients aged above 65 years. The most common side effects of taking
TESTOSTERONE UNDECANOATE 40MG CAPSULE is weight gain. Contact your doctor if any
of the side effects worsen.

Uses Of TESTOSTERONE UNDECANOATE 40MG CAPSULE

It is used in adult men to manage:

• male hypogonadism
• osteoporosis

How TESTOSTERONE UNDECANOATE 40MG CAPSULE Works

TESTOSTERONE UNDECANOATE 40MG CAPSULE works by replacing testosterone in adult
male patients with hypogonadism (various health problems caused by a lack of
testosterone, a natural male hormone). Thus, helps to improve clinical symptoms
such as impotence, infertility, low sex drive, tiredness, depressive moods, bone
loss caused by low hormone levels.

How to use TESTOSTERONE UNDECANOATE 40MG CAPSULE

Take TESTOSTERONE UNDECANOATE 40MG CAPSULE as advised by your physician. Swallow
the medicine with a glass of water. Do not crush or chew the medicine. It should
be taken with food. Your doctor will decide the correct dose and duration for
you depending upon your age, body weight and disease condition. Do not stop
taking TESTOSTERONE UNDECANOATE 40MG CAPSULE unless your doctor advises you to
stop. Otherwise, your symptoms may reoccur within few weeks.

Side Effects Of TESTOSTERONE UNDECANOATE 40MG CAPSULE

Common

• weight gain

Rare

Stop taking TESTOSTERONE UNDECANOATE 40MG CAPSULE and contact your doctor
immediately if you experience any of the following side effects:

• liver problems such as nausea or vomiting, vomiting of blood, yellow eyes or skin
• symptoms of heart attack or stroke

Warning & Precautions

!### Pregnancy

TESTOSTERONE UNDECANOATE 40MG CAPSULE is not indicated for use in pregnant women
or women planning to have a baby. Consult your doctor before taking it.

!### Breastfeeding

TESTOSTERONE UNDECANOATE 40MG CAPSULE is not indicated for use in breastfeeding
women. Consult your doctor before taking it.

!### Driving and Using Machines

TESTOSTERONE UNDECANOATE 40MG CAPSULE has no influence on driving or using
machines.

!### Kidney

TESTOSTERONE UNDECANOATE 40MG CAPSULE is not recommended for use in patients
with kidney disease. It should be used with caution patients with kidney cancer.
Consult your doctor before taking it.

!### Liver

TESTOSTERONE UNDECANOATE 40MG CAPSULE should be used with caution in patients
with liver disease. Consult your doctor before taking it.

!### Allergy

Do not take TESTOSTERONE UNDECANOATE 40MG CAPSULE if you are allergic to
Testosterone, peanut, soya or any of the other ingredients of this medicine.

!### Lungs

TESTOSTERONE UNDECANOATE 40MG CAPSULE should be used with caution in patients
with lung cancer, chronic lung disease. Consult your doctor before taking it.

!### Heart Disease

TESTOSTERONE UNDECANOATE 40MG CAPSULE is not recommended for use in patients
with heart failure or heart disease. It should be used with caution in patients
with high blood pressure, a history of heart attack. Consult your doctor before
taking it.

Others

TESTOSTERONE UNDECANOATE 40MG CAPSULE is not recommended for use if you:

• have known or suspected prostate or breast cancer
• have high amounts of calcium in blood or urine

Before taking TESTOSTERONE UNDECANOATE 40MG CAPSULE, inform your doctor if you:

• have or had blood clotting problems like abnormal blood coagulation that increases the risk of blood clots in blood vessels
• have a risk of developing blood clots (smoking, obesity, cancer, immobility, family history of blood clots in the leg, lung or other organs at a young age)
• have or had stroke
• have fits
• have migraine, headache
• have diabetes mellitus (high blood sugar)
• have breast cancer that has spread to bones
• have prostatic complaints (problems with passing urine)
• have sleep apnea (breathing interru
• are overweight
• are going to have lab tests (thyroid function tests)
• have allergies
• have swelling of face, hands, feet or lower legs

Use in pediatrics:

TESTOSTERONE UNDECANOATE 40MG CAPSULE is not recommended for use in children and
adolescents under 18 years of age as safety data have not been established.
Consult your doctor before taking it.

It should be used with caution in males with hypogonadism causing delayed
puberty. Consult your doctor before taking it.

Use in geriatrics:

TESTOSTERONE UNDECANOATE 40MG CAPSULE should be used with caution in elderly
patients (aged above 65 years due to increased risk of enlargement of prostate
gland and prostate cancer. Consult your doctor before taking it.

Interactions

A. Drug - Drug interactions:

Before taking TESTOSTERONE UNDECANOATE 40MG CAPSULE, inform your doctor if you
are taking any of the following medicine:

• medicines used to manage fits (Ex. phenytoin, primidone)
• medicines used to manage pain or inflammation (Ex. phenylbutazone)
• medicines used to manage blood from clotting (Ex. warfarin, acenocoumarol)
• medicines used to manage diabetes (Ex. insulin, metformin, glimepiride)
• corticosteroids (medicines used to manage rheumatism, arthritis, allergic conditions and asthma) Ex. hydrocortisone, dexamethasone
• propranolol (used to heart problems)
• cyclosporine (used to manage rejection of organ transplant)
• St. John’s Wort (an herbal medicine used to manage depression)

Overdosage:

If you or anyone else accidentally take too much of TESTOSTERONE UNDECANOATE
40MG CAPSULE, consult your doctor immediately or visit the nearby hospital.
Symptoms of overdose might include diarrhoea.

Synopsis

Drug	:	Testosterone
Pharmacological Category	:	Androgens
Therapeutic Indication	:	Male hypogonadism, Osteoporosis
Dosage Forms	:	Tablet, Capsule, Injection, Gel, Spray

More Information

• Keep TESTOSTERONE UNDECANOATE 40MG CAPSULE out of reach of children
• Store between 30°C

FAQs About TESTOSTERONE UNDECANOATE 40MG CAPSULE

Can I take TESTOSTERONE UNDECANOATE 40MG CAPSULE for sexual dysfunction?

No. You should not take TESTOSTERONE UNDECANOATE 40MG CAPSULE for sexual
dysfunction, male infertility, to improve body composition, bone and muscle
mass, to increase lean body mass and decrease total fat mass, to reduce weight
or improve athletic performance or for any other indications other than
prescribed for. If you have any more doubts regarding the use of this medicine,
ask your doctor.

Can TESTOSTERONE UNDECANOATE 40MG CAPSULE cause dependence?

Always take this medicine exactly as your doctor has told you. TESTOSTERONE
UNDECANOATE 40MG CAPSULE abuse occurs, especially when taken too much, alone or
with other anabolic androgenic steroids and can cause serious issues with your
heart, blood vessels, liver or mental health. Patients who have abused
testosterone may become dependent and may experience withdrawal symptoms when
the dose is changed or is stopped suddenly. You should not abuse TESTOSTERONE
UNDECANOATE 40MG CAPSULE alone or with other anabolic androgenic steroids as it
can cause serious health problems. Consult your doctor if you think you are
getting dependent on it.

Can TESTOSTERONE UNDECANOATE 40MG CAPSULE affect my bones?

TESTOSTERONE UNDECANOATE 40MG CAPSULE can cause fast bone maturation, especially
in male adolescents. Any male adolescent patient taking this medicine for
delayed puberty should be checked for bone development every six months. If you
have any more doubts regarding the use of this medicine, ask your doctor.

Can I take TESTOSTERONE UNDECANOATE 40MG CAPSULE on an empty stomach?

Take TESTOSTERONE UNDECANOATE 40MG CAPSULE as directed by your physician. Food
allows the main ingredient of TESTOSTERONE UNDECANOATE 40MG CAPSULE, to be taken
up by your body, therefore, it must be taken with a meal to ensure adequate
absor

What if I forget to take a dose of TESTOSTERONE UNDECANOATE 40MG CAPSULE?

If you forget to take a dose of TESTOSTERONE UNDECANOATE 40MG CAPSULE, take it
as soon as you remember. However, omit the missed dose if it is almost time for
the next dose. Do not take the medicine twice to make up for a forgotten dose.

Do I need to take any tests during management with TESTOSTERONE UNDECANOATE
40MG CAPSULE?

Your doctor will conduct blood tests at regular intervals to check the
haemoglobin, testosterone blood level and will examine your prostate gland at
regular intervals by digital rectal examination (DRE) and by conducting blood
tests for prostate-specific antigen (PSA) since this medicine will increase the
size of prostate gland.

How does TESTOSTERONE UNDECANOATE 40MG CAPSULE work in men?

The main ingredient of TESTOSTERONE UNDECANOATE 40MG CAPSULE is testosterone,
which is produced by the testicles in men. It is required for the normal growth,
development and working of the male sex organs and for secondary male sex
characteristics. It is necessary for the body hair growth, bones and muscles
development, fat distribution, stimulation of red blood cells production and
deepening of men’s voices.

Does TESTOSTERONE UNDECANOATE 40MG CAPSULE cause high blood pressure?

Yes. TESTOSTERONE UNDECANOATE 40MG CAPSULE may cause increase in blood pressure.
Symptoms include headaches, dizziness or blurred vision. You might need to
measure your blood pressure at home. If you think your blood pressure is too
high, contact your doctor.

Useful Diagnostic Tests

• Blood testosterone level
• Digital rectal examination (DRE)
• Prostate-specific antigen (PSA)
• Complete blood count
• Liver function tests