Brand Names:
Androderm, Andriol, Androgel, Depo-testosterone, Testopel


Drug Type: Hormone

Testosterone

Testosterone cypionate is a steroid hormone from the androgen group. It may be of use in some select cases of chronic egg laying females, however prolonged use can lead to renal or liver disease.
  • 8 mg/kg given IM, weekly as needed.
It comes available in tablet form (10 mg or 25 mg) to be given orally, or as an injectable solution (200 mg/ml) to be given via IM.
  • Behavioral changes
  • Increased risk of renal or liver damgage
  • Acetylsalicylic acid:The serum concentration of Acetylsalicylic acid can be increased when it is combined with Testosterone.
  • Chloramphenicol: The metabolism of Testosterone can be decreased when combined with Chloramphenicol.
  • Chlorpromazine:The serum concentration of Chlorpromazine can be increased when it is combined with Testosterone.
  • Cholecalciferol: The metabolism of Testosterone can be decreased when combined with Cholecalciferol.
  • Clotrimazole: The metabolism of Testosterone can be decreased when combined with Clotrimazole.
  • Cyclosporine: Testosterone may increase the hepatotoxic activities of Cyclosporine.
  • Diazepam : The serum concentration of Diazepam can be increased when it is combined with Testosterone.
  • Doxycycline: The metabolism of Testosterone can be decreased when combined with Doxycycline.
  • Fluoxetine: The metabolism of Testosterone can be decreased when combined with Fluoxetine.
  • Ivermectin: The serum concentration of Ivermectin can be increased when it is combined with Testosterone.
  • Ketoconazole: The metabolism of Testosterone can be decreased when combined with Ketoconazole.
  • Methylprednisolone: The serum concentration of Methylprednisolone can be increased when it is combined with Testosterone.
  • Omeprazole: The metabolism of Testosterone can be decreased when combined with Omeprazole.
  • Prednisolone: The serum concentration of Prednisolone can be increased when it is combined with Testosterone.
  • Progesterone: The serum concentration of Progesterone can be increased when it is combined with Testosterone.
  • St. John s Wort: The serum concentration of Testosterone can be decreased when it is combined with St. John s Wort.
  • Sulfadiazine: The metabolism of Testosterone can be decreased when combined with Sulfadiazine.
  • Tamoxifen:The serum concentration of Tamoxifen can be increased when it is combined with Testosterone.