Testosterone
Testosterone is one of 8,063 medications in the MedPlain dataset. Key details — Brand name: Testosterone; Generic name: TESTOSTERONE; Drug class: Androgen [EPC].
| Brand name | Testosterone |
|---|---|
| Generic name | TESTOSTERONE |
| Drug class | Androgen [EPC] |
| Manufacturer | Upsher-Smith Laboratories, LLC |
| Used for | 1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE WARNING: SECONDARY EXPOSURE TO TESTOSTERONE See full prescribing information for complete boxed warning. Virilization has been reported in children who were secondarily exposed to testosterone gel ( 5.2 , 6.2 ). Children should avoid contact with unwashed or unclothed application sites in men using testosterone gel ( 2.2 , 5.2 ). Healthcare providers should advise patients to strictly adhere to recommended instructions for use ( 2.2 , 5.2 , 17 ). Testosterone gel 1.62% is indicated for replacement therapy in males for conditions associated with a deficiency or absence of endogenous testosterone: Primary hypogonadism (congenital or acquired) ( 1 ) Hypogonadotropic hypo |
| Dosage | 2 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION Dosage and Administration for testosterone gel 1.62% differs from testosterone gel 1%. For dosage and administration of testosterone gel 1% refer to its full prescribing information. ( 2 ) Prior to initiating testosterone gel 1.62%, confirm the diagnosis of hypogonadism by ensuring that serum testosterone concentrations have been measured in the morning on at least two separate days and that these serum testosterone concentrations are below the normal range. Dosage an |
| Active ingredient(s) | TESTOSTERONE |
| Route | TRANSDERMAL |
| Official label | https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=10dab294-6a43-4bb3-9d91-2d200c624ffb |