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Android is a drug used as a hormone replacement for some people with primary or secondary male sex hormone deficiency. To use drugs safely and effectively, learn information about drugs through the article below.
1. Android drug effect
The main ingredient of Android pills is methyltestosterone.
Android is a drug used to supplement male sex hormones.
Methyltestosterone has the same effect as testosterone which is a natural male sex hormone in the body. Endogenous testosterone is produced mainly from interstitial cells in the testes under the regulation of two gonadotropic hormones, FSH and LH.
The hormone testosterone is responsible for the normal development and function of the reproductive system, including the development of the external and internal sex organs. Besides, it also maintains secondary male sexual characteristics, increases protein assimilation, increases muscle growth, retains calcium for bone growth. This helps strengthen bones, retain water and electrolytes, and limit the excretion of these substances in the urine.
With any cause, the body is deficient in testosterone hormone will cause problems such as male sexual dysfunction, sexual weakness, poor quality sperm production, erectile dysfunction, muscle weakness, increased Protein catabolism in muscles, osteoporosis, ensuring cardiovascular disease function ... increases the risk of male infertility and other pathological problems.
The addition of testosterone through Android pills helps to relieve symptoms caused by deficiency of this sex hormone.
2. Indications and contraindications for taking Android drugs
Android medicine is indicated in the following cases: Supplementing male sex hormones to overcome disorders caused by the lack of testosterone hormone such as:
After orchiectomy; Hypogonadism, hypopituitarism; Male physiological weakness due to endocrine causes; Some cases of infertility due to spermatogenesis disorders; Symptoms of asexuality in men such as decreased sex drive; Used to stimulate sexual development in boys with delayed puberty; Indicated in certain female breast cancers, whose cells have spread to other organs. Contraindications to use Android
Do not use in patients with a history of hypersensitivity to any of the components of the drug and hypersensitivity to the excipients; For men with confirmed prostate cancer also do not take; Do not use this medicine in boys who have not yet reached puberty; Pregnant and lactating women; Patients with male breast cancer; Patients with severe liver and kidney failure
3. How to take Android medicine
How to use: With the tablet dosage form, the drug is indicated for oral use, you should take the tablet whole with water during or immediately after eating.
Dosage:
For each medical condition, there is a suitable dose, you should take it according to the dose recommended by your doctor. Do not arbitrarily change the dose such as taking more or less. Using less will cause the drug to not ensure the desired effect. It is recommended to take the medicine at the same time of day to ensure the correct dose, to avoid forgetting the dose. While using Android, you may need frequent blood tests. In addition, because Android may affect bone growth in boys indicated for the treatment of delayed puberty. Bone growth should be checked with x-rays every 6 months during treatment.
4. Android drug side effects
Android medicine can cause side effects, but not everyone. Here are some side effects of the drug:
Serious allergic reactions are rare, but very dangerous, when taking the drug if signs appear such as: Rash, urticaria, severe abdominal pain, lower blood pressure, difficulty breathing, swelling in the face, lips, tongue... need urgent medical attention for help. Tell your doctor if you see signs such as: change in skin color because the drug can cause jaundice; increased frequency or continuity of penile erection, shortness of breath, edema, rapid weight gain. The above side effects are less common, you may experience side effects such as: breast enlargement; headache, anxiety, depressed mood; numbness or crawling sensation; increased or decreased interest in sex... The above may not include all of the side effects you may experience. If you still have symptoms that you think are caused by taking the drug, you should consult your doctor for advice.
5. Some things to keep in mind when taking Android drugs
Make sure it's safe to take medicine. You need to tell your doctor about your allergies and medical conditions before taking the medicine. Especially prostatic hyperplasia; breast cancer; heart disease, congestive heart failure; High Blood Pressure; increased cholesterol in the blood; liver or kidney disease; or taking blood thinners (warfarin, Coumadin, Jantoven); history of blood clot formation; chronic obstructive pulmonary disease ...
Use with caution in the elderly and children, because the risk of side effects is higher in these two subjects. Close monitoring is required while taking the drug. This is a prescription medication that should be used only when indicated and should be scheduled for follow-up visits to monitor response and side effects.
Hopefully through the article you know what Android medicine is, how it works and how to use it. To be on the safe side, you should consult your doctor with any questions before taking the medicine.
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