Mesterolone
Description
Mesterolone is an androgen that is used in the treatment of low testosterone levels and infertility in men. This medicine is not indicated for use in women.
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Side effects
Major & minor side effects for Mesterolone
- Itching
- Fever
- Rash
- Hives
- Abdominal pain
- Indigestion
- Nausea
- Vomiting
Uses of Mesterolone
What is it prescribed for?
- Hypogonadism
- Male infertility
- Potency disturbances
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Concerns
Commonly asked questions
- Onset of actionThe amount of time required for this medicine to show its action is not clinically established.
- Duration of effectThe amount of time for which this medicine remains active in the body is not clinically established.
- Safe with alcohol?Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
- Is it habit forming?No habit-forming tendencies were reported.
- Usage in pregnancy?This medicine is indicated for use in male patients only.
- Usage while breast-feeding?This medicine is indicated for use in male patients only.
Allergy
This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with a known allergy to mesterolone or any other inactive ingredients present along with it.
Prostatic carcinoma
This medicine is not recommended for use in patients suffering from prostatic carcinoma due to the increased risk of worsening of the patient's condition.
Liver Tumours
This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with preexisting or existing liver tumors due to the increased risk of worsening of the patient's condition.
Warnings for special population
Pregnancy
This medicine is indicated for use in male patients only.
Breast-feeding
This medicine is indicated for use in male patients only.
General warnings
Male breast cancer
This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with preexisting breast cancer due to the increased risk of worsening of the patient's condition.
High blood calcium levels
This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with high levels of calcium in the blood due to the increased risk of serious adverse effects.
Missed Dose
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 one.
Overdose
Seek emergency medical treatment or contact the doctor in case of an overdose.
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
Antidiabetic drugs
Phenobarbital
Thyroxine
Anticoagulants
Phenytoin
Cyclosporine
Disease interactions
Disease
Information not available.
Food interactions
Information not available.
Lab interactions
Information not available.
Take this medicine with or without food. Do not take in larger quantities than advised/prescribed. Consult the doctor if you experience any undesirable side effects. Do not stop the use of this medicine without consulting your doctor.
Miscelleneous
How it works
This medicine works by replenishing the male hormones (androgens/testosterone) that are normally produced in the body.
Legal Status
Classification
Category
Androgens and anabolic steroids
Schedule
Schedule H
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Information on this page was last updated on 11 Apr 2018
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