Sustanon Testosterone Cypionate 250mg/ml

Pharmaceutical Grade Injectable Solution

$75.00

Medical Description

Sustanon 250 Injection is a testosterone replacement medicine used when the body is unable to produce enough of the natural male hormone testosterone. It contains four testosterone esters: testosterone propionate, testosterone phenylpropionate, testosterone isocaproate and testosterone decanoate. Testosterone is important for the development of male reproductive organs and features such as facial and body hair, a deeper voice, muscle growth and sexual drive. When levels are very low, men may experience delayed puberty, decreased energy, infertility, weak bones, mood changes and difficulty getting an erection. This injection helps restore hormone levels, allowing these functions to improve. Your doctor or nurse will give this injection in a hospital or clinic. It is not meant for self-use at home. Regular follow-up is important because the doctor may adjust treatment based on your response and any side effects. Monitoring may include blood tests for haemoglobin, calcium, electrolytes and prostate health. This medicine is not suitable for everyone. It should not be used by people allergic to testosterone, those with prostate tumours or breast cancer, or anyone pregnant or planning a pregnancy. It should also be avoided in people with a peanut or soybean allergy. Before starting treatment, inform your doctor if you have heart, liver, kidney or lung disease, sleep apnoea, diabetes, a history of blood clots or high calcium levels. Some people may experience side effects such as acne, hair thinning, weight gain, pain at the injection site, breast enlargement in men, changes in mood or sleep, or an increase in red blood cells. Women receiving supportive therapy may notice a deeper voice or increased body hair. Avoid taking this medicine with certain other medicines, such as warfarin, corticosteroids or diabetes medicines, without consulting your doctor.

Uses

  • To treat the deficiency of the male sex hormone testosterone in males (hypogonadism) and provide relief from symptoms of hormonal deficiency such as delayed development of sexual characteristics, inability to achieve an erection, infertility, low sex drive, tiredness, weakened bones and mood swings

  • As supportive therapy for female-to-male transsexuals

Contraindications

  • If you are allergic to testosterone or any of the active ingredients in Sustanon 250 Injection.

  • If you have an allergy to peanuts or soybeans, as some inactive ingredients in this injection may worsen your allergy.

  • If you have, or suspect you have, a tumour of the prostate gland.

  • If you have breast cancer.

  • If you are pregnant or are planning a pregnancy.

Side effects

  • Acne

  • Weight gain

  • Enlargement of the breast in males

  • Increase in the size of the prostate gland

  • Hair loss

  • Disturbed sleep

  • Decreased sperm production in males

  • Increase in red blood cells and haemoglobin

  • Pain at the site of injection

  • Suppression of periods in women

  • Development of masculine characteristics, such as a deep voice and an increase in body and facial hair

Directions for Use

  • Sustanon 250 Injection will be given to you by a doctor or nurse in a hospital or clinic.

  • Do not self-inject; follow any aftercare instructions given by the doctor or nurse.

Storage and disposal

  • Store it in a cool and dry place below 30°C.

  • Keep it out of the reach of children and pets.

  • Discard any unused medicine.

Dosage

Overdose

Sustanon 250 Injection will be given by a doctor or nurse, so the chance of an overdose is unlikely. However, if you experience any discomfort or specific symptoms, inform your doctor immediately.

Missed a Dose

It is unlikely that a dose of this injection will be missed if you are monitored in a healthcare setting. However, if you have missed a dose, inform your doctor or nurse immediately.

Interactions

Interactions with other medicines

  • Sustanon 250 Injection improves glucose utilisation, so the dose of insulin or other antidiabetic medicines may need to be adjusted when used together. Inform your doctor if you are taking any antidiabetic medicines.

  • This medicine enhances the action of blood-thinning medicines like warfarin, so concomitant use should be done with caution.

  • Use along with medicines for inflammatory conditions (corticosteroids) may increase the risk of fluid building up in the body, which can be serious if you have heart or kidney disease.