TESTOSTERONE PROPIONATE INJECTIONS
This medication is used in men who do not make enough of a natural substance called testosterone. In males, testosterone is responsible for many normal functions, including growth and development of the genitals, muscles, and bones. It also helps cause normal sexual development (puberty) in boys. Testosterone belongs to a class of drugs known as androgens. It works by affecting many body systems so that the body can develop and function normally.
Dosage and Administration :
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- It is given intra-muscularly into the muscles of buttocks.
Generally, testosterone propionate IM is advised for 1-4 weeks depending upon the requirement of the drug in your body. As the drug is strictly for intra-muscular usage, injecting into a vein will cause fatal conditions. The dosage of testosterone depends on the blood levels, medical conditions, physical endurance and response to the treatment.
- It is given intra-muscularly into the muscles of buttocks.
Mode of action :
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- Testosterone propionate is an anabolic steroid and a short ester form of testosterone that becomes active in the body. It is often used for muscle mass building. Testosterone is a steroid hormone from the androgen group. It is the principal male sex hormone and an anabolic steroid.The 'Propionate' is Propionic acid, but once bound to Testosterone it is known as an ester bond (or ester linkage). Propinoic acid is bonded to the 17-beta hydroxyl group on the Testosterone structure. Esterified anabolic steroids are more fat soluble, and release slowly from the injection site.