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Andriol 40 mg Capsule

Manufactured byOrganon (India) Ltd.
ContainsTestosterone
Description
Andriol 40 mg Capsule consists of a male sex hormone called Testosterone, which plays a crucial role in masculine growth, increasing muscle mass, boosting sexual drive, regulating fertility, etc. This medicine is used to treat various conditions caused by decreased testosterone levels in the body such as delayed puberty, impotence, loss of bone mass, erectile dysfunction (a condition where a man is unable to achieve and/or maintain an erection adequate for sexual intercourse), etc. It works by restoring the balance of testosterone hormone in the body. Andriol 40 mg Capsule may cause certain side effects like hair loss, weight gain, pimples, difficulty sleeping, headache, nausea, vomiting, flushing, etc. Most of these are temporary and resolve on their own. Consult your doctor if these side effects persist or worsen. Andriol 40 mg Capsule is not recommended for use in children below 18 years of age. Andriol 40 mg Capsule is usually taken with or after food to avoid stomach irritation. Take it at the same time every day to maintain a constant level of medicine in your body. Do not stop taking this medicine without consulting your doctor. Follow all the instructions given by your doctor regarding the use of this medicine. Andriol 40 mg Capsule is not recommended if you are allergic to it or have prostate or male breast cancer. Inform your doctor about all your current medications and existing medical conditions to make sure this medicine is safe for you. Use this medicine with caution if you have heart or liver problems. Andriol 40 mg Capsule is not indicated for use in women.
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Substitutes

List of substitutes for Andriol 40 mg Capsule

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Side effects

Major & minor side effects for Andriol 40 mg Capsule

  • Enlargement of breasts in males
  • Weight gain
  • Acne
  • Hair loss
  • Trouble sleeping
  • Headache
  • Nausea or vomiting

Uses of Andriol 40 mg Capsule

What is it prescribed for?

  • Male hypogonadism
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Concerns

Commonly asked questions

  • How long does it take for this medicine to take effect?
    The time required for Andriol 40 mg Capsule to show its action is clinically unknown.
  • How long do the effects of this medicine last?
    The time duration for which Andriol 40 mg Capsule remains active in the body is clinically unknown.
  • Is it safe to consume alcohol while taking this medicine?
    Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
  • Is this a habit forming medicine?
    Andriol 40 mg Capsule may have a habit-forming tendency.
  • Can this medicine be taken during pregnancy?
    Andriol 40 mg Capsule is not intended for use in women.
  • Can this medicine be taken while breast-feeding?
    Andriol 40 mg Capsule is not intended for use in women.

Allergy

Andriol 40 mg Capsule is not recommended if you are allergic to it. Seek immediate medical attention if you notice any symptoms such as skin rash, itching/swelling (especially of your face/tongue/throat), severe dizziness, breathing difficulty, etc.

Breast cancer in males

Male breast cancer is rare cancer that forms in the breast tissue of men. Andriol 40 mg Capsule is not recommended for use in the case of male breast cancer.

Prostate cancer

Andriol 40 mg Capsule is not recommended for use if you have a known history or have recently been diagnosed with prostate cancer (formation of the cancerous cells in the prostate gland, a male gland located underneath the bladder) as it may result in serious life-threatening conditions.
Warnings for special population

Pregnancy

Andriol 40 mg Capsule is not intended for use in women.

Breast-feeding

Andriol 40 mg Capsule is not intended for use in women.
General warnings

Heart diseases

Andriol 40 mg Capsule should be used with caution if you have heart problems. This medicine may cause high blood pressure and increase the risk of heart attack or stroke (reduced blood supply to the brain). Your doctor may periodically monitor your heart function and recommend regular blood pressure monitoring while you are taking this medicine.

Polycythemia

Andriol 40 mg Capsule should be used with caution if you have been diagnosed with polycythemia (a condition with excess production of RBC in the blood) as it may worsen your condition. Your doctor may suggest blood tests to monitor haemoglobin (an iron-containing protein responsible for carrying oxygen), and haematocrit (the ratio of the volume of red blood cells to the total volume of blood), levels during treatment with this medicine.

Hypercalcaemia

Andriol 40 mg Capsule may decrease the excretion of calcium from the body. Hence it should be used with caution in hypercalcaemia, kidney dysfunction, or hyperparathyroidism (an abnormally high concentration of parathyroid hormone in the blood which may cause an increase in calcium levels in the blood) as it may worsen your condition. Your doctor may suggest tests to monitor your calcium levels while you are taking this medicine.

Testosterone abuse

Prolonged use and higher doses of Andriol 40 mg Capsule than prescribed should be avoided due to the increased risk of testosterone abuse.

Use in men

Andriol 40 mg Capsule is intended for use in men only.

Missed Dose

Try not to skip a scheduled dose of Andriol 40 mg Capsule. Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose. Do not double your dose to make up for the missed dose.

Overdose

Never take more than the prescribed dose. Seek emergency medical treatment in case of an overdose of Andriol 40 mg Capsule.
All drugs interact differently for person to person. You should check all the possible interactions with your doctor before starting any medicine.
Interaction with Alcohol

Description

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.

Instructions

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
Interaction with Medicine

Fluconazole

Glimepiride

Levothyroxine

Warfarin

Disease interactions

Fluid retention

Oedema is swelling to the accumulation of fluid in your body's tissue. Andriol 40 mg Capsule should be used with caution as it may cause fluid retention and increase the risk of heart problems.

Bleeding disorders

Andriol 40 mg Capsule should be used with caution if you have a bleeding disorder, as this medicine may increase the risk of bleeding.

Diabetes

Andriol 40 mg Capsule should be used with extreme caution if you have diabetes (high blood sugar levels) as it may alter blood sugar levels. Frequently monitor your blood sugar levels during treatment with this medicine.

Kidney/Liver Disease

Andriol 40 mg Capsule should be used with caution if you have liver or kidney problems. This medicine is broken down in the liver and excreted through the kidneys. Impaired liver or kidney functions may lead to the accumulation of this medicine and cause serious side effects. Your doctor may suggest tests to monitor your liver/kidney function while on treatment with this medicine.
Food interactions
Information not available.
Lab interactions
Information not available.
This is not an exhaustive list of possible drug interactions. You should consult your doctor about all the possible interactions of the drugs you’re taking.
Take Andriol 40 mg Capsule as instructed by your doctor. Take this medicine with food to avoid stomach irritation. Do not break, chew, or crush the capsule. Do not take in larger or smaller amounts than prescribed. Take it for the recommended duration for best results. Consult your doctor if you experience any undesirable effects that persist or worsen. It is advised to do regular follow-ups with your doctor while taking Andriol 40 mg Capsule so that he/she can monitor your condition.
Miscelleneous

To be taken with food

To be taken as instructed by doctor

Does not cause sleepiness

How it works
Andriol 40 mg Capsule works by restoring the testosterone balance in the body. Thus it prevents hormonal imbalance and related conditions.
Legal Status

Approved

Unknown

Unknown

Unknown

Classification

Category

Androgens and anabolic steroids

Schedule

Schedule H

Pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov. 2021. Testosterone. [online] Available at: [Accessed 20 July 2022].

https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/Testosterone

Drugs, H., 2021. Testosterone: MedlinePlus Drug Information. [online] Medlineplus.gov. Available at: [Accessed 20 July 2022].

https://medlineplus.gov/druginfo/meds/a619028.html
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Information on this page was last updated on 23 Aug 2022

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