Testosterone Cypionate

Testosterone Cypionate

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Side Effects & Adverse Reactions

Hypercalcemia may occur in immobilized patients. If this occurs, the drug should be discontinued. 

Prolonged use of high doses of androgens (principally the 17-a alkyl-androgens) has been associated with development of hepatic adenomas, hepatocellular carcinoma, and peliosis hepatis-all potentially life-threatening complications.

Geriatric patients treated with androgens may be at an increased risk of developing prostatic hypertrophy and prostatic carcinoma although conclusive evidence to support this concept is lacking.

There have been postmarketing reports of venous thromboembolic events, including deep vein thrombosis
(DVT) and pulmonary embolism (PE), in patients using testosterone products, such as testosterone
cypionate. Evaluate patients who report symptoms of pain, edema, warmth and erythema in the lower extremity for DVT and those who present with acute shortness of breath for PE. If a venous thromboembolic event is suspected, discontinue treatment with testosterone cypionate and initiate appropriate workup and management.

Long term clinical safety trials have not been conducted to assess the cardiovascular outcomes of testosterone replacement therapy in men. To date, epidemiologic studies and randomized controlled trials have been inconclusive for determining the risk of major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE), such as non-fatal myocardial infarction, non-fatal stroke, and cardiovascular death, with the use of testosterone compared to non-use. Some studies, but not all, have reported an increased risk of MACE in association with use of testosterone replacement therapy in men. Patients should be informed of this possible risk when deciding whether to use or to continue to use testosterone cypionate.

Edema, with or without congestive heart failure, may be a serious complication in patients with pre-existing cardiac, renal or hepatic disease.

Gynecomastia may develop and occasionally persists in patients being treated for hypogonadism.

This product contains benzyl alcohol. Benzyl alcohol has been reported to be associated with a fatal
“Gasping Syndrome” in premature infants.

Androgen therapy should be used cautiously in healthy males with delayed puberty. The effect on bone maturation should be monitored by assessing bone age of the wrist and hand every 6 months. In children,
androgen treatment may accelerate bone maturation without producing compensatory gain in linear growth. This adverse effect may result in compromised adult stature. The younger the child the greater the

risk of compromising final mature height.

This drug has not been shown to be safe and effective for the enhancement of athletic performance. Because of the potential risk of serious adverse health effects, this drug should not be used for such purpose.

Legal Issues

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FDA Safety Alerts

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Manufacturer Warnings

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FDA Labeling Changes

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Uses

Testosterone Cypionate Injection, USP is indicated for replacement therapy in the male in conditions
associated with a deficiency or absence of endogenous testosterone.

Primary hypogonadism (congenital or acquired) – Testicular failure due to cryptorchidism, bilateral torsion, orchitis, vanishing testis syndrome, or orchidectomy. 

Hypogonadotropic hypogonadism (congenital or acquired): gonadotropin or LHRH deficiency, or pituitary-hypothalamic injury from tumors, trauma, or radiation.

Safety and efficacy of testosterone cypionate in men with age-related hypogonadism have not been established. Age-related hypogonadism refers to men with serum testosterone concentrations below the normal range for no apparent reason other than age, and who experience signs and symptoms of aging that overlap with those of hypogonadism.

History

There is currently no drug history available for this drug.

Other Information

Testosterone Cypionate Injection, USP for intramuscular injection, contains testosterone cypionate, USP which is the oil-soluble 17 (beta)- cyclopentylpropionate ester of the androgenic hormone testosterone.

Testosterone Cypionate, USP is a white or creamy white crystalline powder, odorless or nearly so and stable in air. It is insoluble in water, freely soluble in alcohol, chloroform, dioxane, ether, and soluble in vegetable oils.

The chemical name for Testosterone Cypionate, USP is androst-4-en-3-one,17-(3-cyclopentyl-1-oxopropoxy)-, (17b)-. Its molecular formula is C27H40O3 and the molecular weight 412.61. 

The structural formula is represented below:

Chemical Structure

Testosterone Cypionate Injection, USP is available in one strength, 200 mg/mL Testosterone Cypionate, USP.

Each mL of the 200 mg/mL solution contains:  

Testosterone Cypionate, USP                      200 mg
Benzyl Benzoate, USP                                 0.2 mL
Cottonseed Oil, USP                                    560 mg
Benzyl Alcohol, USP (as preservative)        9.45 mg

Testosterone Cypionate Manufacturers


  • Actavis Pharma, Inc.
    Testosterone Cypionate Injection [Actavis Pharma, Inc.]
  • A-s Medication Solutions Llc
    Testosterone Cypionate Injection [A-s Medication Solutions Llc]
  • A-s Medication Solutions Llc
    Testosterone Cypionate Injection, Solution [A-s Medication Solutions Llc]
  • Physicians Total Care, Inc.
    Testosterone Cypionate Injection, Solution [Physicians Total Care, Inc.]
  • Physicians Total Care, Inc.
    Testosterone Cypionate Injection, Solution [Physicians Total Care, Inc.]
  • Dispensing Solutions, Inc.
    Testosterone Cypionate Injection, Solution [Dispensing Solutions, Inc.]
  • A-s Medication Solutions Llc
    Testosterone Cypionate Injection, Solution [A-s Medication Solutions Llc]
  • Hikma Farmaceutica
    Testosterone Cypionate Injection [Hikma Farmaceutica]
  • Watson Laboratories, Inc.
    Testosterone Cypionate Injection, Solution [Watson Laboratories, Inc.]
  • Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Limited
    Testosterone Cypionate Injection, Solution [Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Limited ]
  • West-ward Pharmaceutical Corp
    Testosterone Cypionate Injection [West-ward Pharmaceutical Corp]
  • Paddock Laboratories, Llc
    Testosterone Cypionate Injection, Solution [Paddock Laboratories, Llc]
  • Sandoz Inc
    Testosterone Cypionate Injection, Solution [Sandoz Inc]

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