Are there many side effects of Testosterone Undecanoate Capsules? What are the precautions

Testosterone Undecanoate Capsules (Antel) are the undecanoate ester of the natural androgen testosterone. This drug has typical androgenic effects and a long duration of action. It is a long-acting testosterone preparation that is effective when taken orally. Testosterone Undecanoate Capsules (Antel) are suitable for testosterone replacement therapy for male hypogonadism. The treatment effect is significant and it can have a positive effect on the patient's condition. But like most medicines, there are some side effects associated with treatment with this medicine. Are there many side effects? What are the precautions?

Testosterone Undecanoate Capsules Side Effects

The side effects of testosterone undecanoate capsules include: precocious puberty or epiphyseal synostosis in prepubertal boys, mental disorder, nausea, diarrhea, abdominal discomfort, abdominal pain, feminization of gynecomastia, persistent priapism, hirsutism, acne, priapism, decreased sperm, reduced semen volume, water and sodium retention, increased erection frequency, accelerated sexual maturation, penis enlargement, abnormal liver function, increased hemoglobin, increased hematocrit, abnormal blood lipids, etc. The more or less side effects of Testosterone Undecanoate Capsules (Andel), their occurrence time and severity are all determined by the patient's tolerance to the drug, physical condition, and disease progression, so the side effects of each patient are different. Patients should strictly follow the correct method of medication to avoid further adverse reactions.

Precautions for testosterone undecanoate capsules

The acute oral toxicity of Testosterone Undecanoate Capsules (Antell) is very low. High doses of Testosterone Undecanoate Capsules (Andel) may cause gastrointestinal reactions due to the deep agent (oleic acid) in the capsules, which can be treated with gastric lavage and supportive therapy. Gastric lavage is only suitable for a short period of time after administration.

Treatment with Testosterone Undecanoate Capsules (Antell) resulted in increases in glutamine aminotransferase, triglycerides, and cholesterol LDL, and decreases in HDL. During treatment with this drug, patients should closely monitor the above indicators under the guidance of a doctor. Patients with more serious conditions should communicate with their doctors in time.

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