Retesto Injection
Retesto Injection is injected directly into the skin or muscles under the medical supervision of a doctor. The dose and how often you take the injection depends on what you are using it for. Your doctor will decide how much you need to improve your symptoms. You should take this medicine for as long as it is prescribed for you.
Retesto Injection
Basic Information
Important information about this medicine
About This Medicine
General information about this product
Retesto Injection is a medicine used in the treatment of male hypogonadism caused due to low testosterone levels. It is only prescribed to men with known medical conditions. It helps in restoring the level of testosterone in the male body.
Retesto Injection is injected directly into the skin or muscles under the medical supervision of a doctor. The dose and how often you take the injection depends on what you are using it for. Your doctor will decide how much you need to improve your symptoms. You should take this medicine for as long as it is prescribed for you.
The most common side effects of this medicine include acne, breast enlargement in male, voice change, and injection site reactions (pain, swelling, redness). If these bother you or appear serious, let your doctor know. There may be ways of reducing or preventing them. Some side effects may mean you should stop taking this medicine shortness of breath, frequent or persistent erections, and low sperm count.
Before taking this medicine, tell your doctor if you have ever had high blood pressure, heart attack, and stroke. Your doctor should also know about all other medicines you are taking as many of these may make this medicine less effective or change the way it works. Your doctor might perform regular blood tests to keep track of testosterone, and prostate-specific antigen (PSA) levels.
03Uses
Treatment of Male hypogonadism
04How To Use
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
05How It Works
Retesto Injection is similar to the natural male hormone, testosterone. It works by replenishing the deficient testosterone levels in adult men. Lack of testosterone may cause various health problems including impotence, infertility, low sex drive, tiredness, depressive mood and bone loss.
06What If You Miss A Dose?
If you miss a dose of Retesto Injection, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
07Benefits
In Treatment of Male hypogonadism
Male hypogonadism is a condition in which the body does not produce enough testosterone (male sex hormone). Retesto Injection injections help improve the level of testosterone in your body. This helps in maintaining better sex life, improve overall physical appearance, gives good mood and boost overall confidence. Retesto Injection also helps in muscle building and development of bones. This treatment has few side effects so it is advisable to always take the injection under a doctor’s supervision only. You should continue taking it as long as it is prescribed even if you feel better.
08Side Effects
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Breast enlargement in male
Voice change
Acne
Injection site reactions (pain, swelling, redness)
09Safety Information
Alcohol:CAUTION
Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Retesto Injection. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy:UNSAFE
Retesto Injection is highly unsafe to use during pregnancy. Seek your doctor’s advice as studies on pregnant women and animals have shown significant harmful effects to the developing baby.
Breast feeding:UNSAFE
Retesto Injection is unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby.Retesto Injection is not indicated for use in women.
Driving:SAFE
Retesto Injection does not usually affect your ability to drive.
Kidney:UNSAFE
Retesto Injection is probably unsafe to use in patients with kidney disease and should be avoided. Please consult your doctor.Use of Retesto Injection is not advisable in patients with severe kidney disease.
Liver:UNSAFE
Retesto Injection is probably unsafe to use in patients with liver disease and should be avoided. Please consult your doctor.Use of Retesto Injection is not advisable in patients with severe liver disease.
10Drug Tips
You have been prescribed Retesto Injection for the treatment of low testosterone levels.
Your doctor will administer this injection into a muscle or skin.
Your doctor may monitor you for 30 minutes after your shot to make sure you do not develop breathing problems or get a severe allergic reaction due to the medicine.
Your doctor may get your blood tests done regularly to monitor red blood cells, liver function, testosterone, and prostate specific antigen (PSA) levels while taking Retesto Injection.
Inform your doctor if you experience symptoms such as frequent or persistent erections, irritability, nervousness or weight gain after starting treatment with this medicine.
Your doctor will administer this injection into a muscle or skin.
Your doctor may monitor you for 30 minutes after your shot to make sure you do not develop breathing problems or get a severe allergic reaction due to the medicine.
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