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Depo-Testosterone

Depo-Testosterone is used for:

Treating symptoms of low testosterone in men when the body does not make any testosterone or not enough testosterone (hypogonadism). It may also be used for certain conditions as determined by your doctor.

Depo-Testosterone is a male sex hormone. It works by replacing or supplementing the testosterone that is naturally made in the body.

Do NOT use Depo-Testosterone if:

• you are allergic to any ingredient in Depo-Testosterone
• you are pregnant, may become pregnant, or are breast-feeding
• you have breast cancer and are male; known or suspected prostate cancer; or serious heart, liver, or kidney problems

Contact your doctor or health care provider right away if any of these apply to you.

Before using Depo-Testosterone :

Some medical conditions may interact with Depo-Testosterone . Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have any medical conditions, especially if any of the following apply to you:

• if you plan to become pregnant
• if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement
• if you have allergies to medicines, foods, or other substances
• if you have heart disease, heart failure, coronary artery disease, angina (chest pain), high cholesterol levels, swelling (edema), lung disease, or sleep apnea (long pauses in breathing while you sleep)
• if you have diabetes, an enlarged prostate, kidney or liver disease, high blood calcium levels, or obesity

Some MEDICINES MAY INTERACT with Depo-Testosterone . Tell your health care provider if you are taking any other medicines, especially any of the following:

• Carbamazepine, corticosteroids (eg, prednisone), macrolide immunosuppressants (eg, tacrolimus), or oxyphenbutazone because actions and side effects may be increased by Depo-Testosterone
• Anticoagulants (eg, warfarin), insulin, or oral hypoglycemics (eg, glyburide) because side effects, including risk of bleeding, may be increased by Depo-Testosterone
• Propranolol because effectiveness may be decreased by Depo-Testosterone

This may not be a complete list of all interactions that may occur. Ask your health care provider if Depo-Testosterone may interact with other medicines that you take. Check with your health care provider before you start, stop, or change the dose of any medicine.

How to use Depo-Testosterone :

Use Depo-Testosterone as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.

• Depo-Testosterone is usually administered as an injection at your doctor"s office, hospital, or clinic. If you are using Depo-Testosterone at home, carefully follow the injection procedures taught to you by your health care provider.
• If Depo-Testosterone contains particles or is discolored, or if the vial is cracked or damaged in any way, do not use it.
• Keep this product, as well as syringes and needles, out of the reach of children and away from pets. Do not reuse needles, syringes, or other materials. Dispose of properly after use. Ask your doctor or pharmacist to explain local regulations for proper disposal.
• If you miss a dose of Depo-Testosterone , take it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not take 2 doses at once.

Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use this medicine.

Important safety information:

• Before you have any medical or dental treatments, emergency care, or surgery, tell the doctor or dentist that you are using Depo-Testosterone .
• Diabetes patients - Depo-Testosterone may affect your blood sugar. Check blood sugar levels closely and ask your doctor before adjusting the dose of your diabetes medicine.
• Depo-Testosterone can affect the results of certain LAB TESTS. Make sure lab technicians and your doctors know you use Depo-Testosterone .
• LAB TESTS, including liver function, blood cell counts, blood cholesterol, prostatic specific antigen, bone growth, and blood testosterone, may be performed to monitor your progress or to check for side effects. Be sure to keep all doctor and lab appointments.
• Depo-Testosterone may increase the risk of an enlarged prostate or prostate cancer in ELDERLY patients.
• Use Depo-Testosterone with extreme caution in CHILDREN younger than 12 years of age. Safety and effectiveness in this age group have not been confirmed.
• Depo-Testosterone contains benzyl alcohol, a preservative. Do not use Depo-Testosterone in NEWBORNS or INFANTS because serious and sometimes fatal nervous system problems and other side effects may occur.
• PREGNANCY and BREAST-FEEDING: Do not use Depo-Testosterone if you are pregnant. If you suspect that you could be pregnant, contact your doctor immediately. It is unknown if Depo-Testosterone is excreted in breast milk. Do not breast-feed while using Depo-Testosterone .

When used for long periods of time, some people develop a need to continue taking Depo-Testosterone . This is known as DEPENDENCE or "addiction." Depo-Testosterone has a potential for abuse that may lead to moderate or low physical DEPENDENCE or high psychological DEPENDENCE.

Possible side effects of Depo-Testosterone :

All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome:

Acne; bitter or strange taste in mouth; change in sex drive; fatigue; gum or mouth irritation; gum pain; gum tenderness or swelling; hair loss; headache.

Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); breast growth or pain; change in the size or shape of the testicles; dark urine or light-colored bowel movements; depression or mood changes; dizziness; gingivitis; interrupted breathing while sleeping; loss of appetite; nausea; painful or prolonged erection; stomach pain; swelling of the ankles or legs; urination problems; weight gain; yellowing of the skin or eyes.

This is not a complete list of all side effects that may occur. If you have questions or need medical advice about side effects, contact your doctor or health care provider. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 (1-800-332-1088) or at http://www.fda.gov/medwatch.

If OVERDOSE is suspected:

Contact 1-800-222-1222 (the American Association of Poison Control Centers), your local poison control center (http://www.aapcc.org/findyour.htm), or emergency room immediately. Symptoms may include confusion; one-sided weakness; vision problems.

Store Depo-Testosterone at room temperature, between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 and 30 degrees C). Store away from heat, moisture, and light. Do not store in the bathroom. Keep Depo-Testosterone out of the reach of children and away from pets.

General information:

• If you have any questions about Depo-Testosterone , please talk with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.
• Depo-Testosterone is to be used only by the patient for whom it is prescribed. Do not share it with other people.
• If your symptoms do not improve or if they become worse, check with your doctor.

This information is a summary only. It does not contain all information about Depo-Testosterone . If you have questions about the medicine you are taking or would like more information, check with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.