Name Manufacturers Depo-Testosterone by Pharmacia/Upjohn Generic Manufacturers Geneva Goldline Depotest by Hyrex Rugby Schein Star Steris URL Virilon IM by Star Pharmacology Apparently same as endogenous androgens Delivery 100, 200mg/ml sustained-release intramuscular injection Typical dosage Pre-op 200-300mg/2-3wks Post-op 50-150mg/2-3wks Availability Approved by U.S. FDA. Schedule III controlled substance. Indications Breast cancer in females. Hormone replacement therapy in males. Contraindications Hypersensitivity to any component of the product. Kidney disease. Known or suspected breast cancer. Adverse reactions CNS Anxiety. Depression. Headache. Prickling or tingling skin. Gastrointestinal Cholestatic jaundice. Liver tumors and other liver disease. Nausea. Skin Acne. Male pattern baldness. Other Extreme allergic reaction. Increased serum cholesterol. Retention of sodium, chloride, water, potassium, calcium, and inorganic phosphates. Suppression of blood clotting factors. Comments Schein/Steris has reportedly discontinued production of injectible testosterone. Testosterone Enanthate Brand Name Manufacturers Delatestryl by Bio-Technology Generic Manufacturers Andro by Forest Delatest by Dunhall Everone by Hyrex Geneva Rugby Schein Steris URL Pharmacology Apparently same as endogenous androgens Delivery 100, 200mg/ml sustained-release intramuscular injection Typical dosage Pre-op 200-400mg/2wks Post-op 50-200mg/2wks Availability Approved by U.S. FDA. Schedule III controlled substance. Indications Breast cancer in females. Hormone replacement therapy in males. Contraindications Hypersensitivity to any component of the product. Kidney disease. Known or suspected breast cancer. Adverse reactions CNS Anxiety. Depression. Headache. Prickling or tingling skin. Gastrointestinal Cholestatic jaundice. Liver tumors and other liver disease. Nausea. Skin Acne. Male pattern baldness. Other Extreme allergic reaction. Increased serum cholesterol. ...
