Testred drug: Uses, indications and notes when using

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Testosterone is a very important male sex hormone, affecting many organ systems in the body if there is too much deficiency. Testred with the active ingredient methyltestosterone has a similar effect to this natural hormone, which is one of the treatment options when the body is deficient.

1. What is Testred?

Testred is used for male patients with a deficiency of the male hormone testosterone. In men, the hormone testosterone is responsible for many normal functions, including the growth and development of the genitals, muscles, and bones. In addition, this hormone also works to promote normal sexual development (puberty) in boys. Methyltestosterone is the main active ingredient of Testred, which is similar to the natural testosterone produced by the body. Testred belongs to the group of androgens, which affect many systems in the body, helping the body to develop and function normally. In addition, methyltestosterone may be used in some adolescent boys to stimulate puberty in delayed puberty and to treat certain conditions of female breast cancer.

2. How to use Testred

The route of use of Testred is orally with or without food, usually 1 - 4 times a day as directed by your doctor. Dosage of Testred is based on each subject's medical condition, blood testosterone levels, and response to treatment. Patients need to use Testred regularly to get the most benefit. To help the patient remember, make it a habit to take the medication at the same times each day.
Abuse or abuse of testosterone or testosterone-like products can cause serious side effects such as heart disease (including heart attack), stroke, liver disease, mental/mental problems status, abnormal drug-seeking behavior, or improper bone development (in adolescents). Therefore, patients should not arbitrarily increase the dose or use the drug more often or for longer than prescribed. When abusing Testred, patients may experience withdrawal symptoms (such as depression, irritability, fatigue) when abruptly stopping the drug. These symptoms of Testred can last from a few weeks to several months.

3. Testred drug side effects

Common side effects of Testred include nausea, vomiting, headache, skin color changes, increased/decreased sexual interest, oily skin, hair loss, and acne. If any of the effects of Testred persist or worsen, tell your doctor or pharmacist as soon as possible.
Patients can rest assured because doctors prescribe Testred when they judge that the benefits must outweigh the risk of side effects. Many people use Testred and there are no serious side effects when used correctly at normal dosages.
Notify doctor immediately if patient has any of the following serious side effects of Testred:
Mental/mood changes (such as anxiety, depression, increased anger); Difficulty sleeping, snoring; signs of serious liver disease (such as persistent abdominal pain/nausea, unusual tiredness, yellowing eyes, jaundice, dark urine); Swelling, swelling of the hands/ankles/feet, unusual tiredness, fast/irregular heartbeat; Shortness of breath, rapid breathing; Severe chest pain, pain that tends to radiate to the jaw, or pain that radiates down the left arm; Unusual sweating; Confusion; Dizziness/sudden fainting; Pain/swelling/heat in the groin or lower leg area; Sudden/severe headache; Difficulty speaking, weakness on one side of the body, sudden vision changes. Male patients tell their doctor right away if there are any serious side effects of Testred, including: difficulty urinating, breast swelling/pain, too frequent/prolonged penile erection.
In rare cases men may experience pain or an erection lasting more than 4 hours. If this happens, stop taking Testred and get medical help right away, or permanent damage may result.

Testred can reduce sperm production, an effect that can reduce male fertility, consult a doctor for more details. If the patient is female, tell your doctor right away if you have any serious side effects, including: deepening of voice, hoarseness, unusual facial/body hair growth, enlarged clitoris, menstruation erratic .
Very serious allergic reactions to Testred are very rare. However, seek medical help right away if a patient notices any symptoms of a serious Testred allergic reaction, including: rash, itching, swelling of body parts, dizziness, difficulty breathe .

4. Notes when using Testred

Before using methyltestosterone, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are allergic to this active ingredient; or if you have any other allergies. Before using Testred, tell your doctor or pharmacist your medical history, especially of:
Cancer (male breast cancer, prostate cancer); Blood clots (in legs, lungs...); Heart disease (heart failure, angina, myocardial infarction ); Stroke; Liver and kidney problems; Mineral imbalance (acute hypercalcemia); High cholesterol; High Blood Pressure; Prostate enlargement ; breathing problems (sleep apnea, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease); Diabetes. If you have diabetes, Testred can lower your blood sugar, so you need to check your blood sugar regularly. Tell the doctor right away if a patient has symptoms of low blood sugar, such as sudden sweating, tremors, fast heartbeat, hunger, blurred vision, dizziness, or tingling at the table. hand/foot, the doctor may need to adjust diabetes medication or change the patient's diet.
Testred can affect your cholesterol levels and may increase your risk of heart or blood vessel problems (coronary artery disease), your doctor needs to monitor your cholesterol levels closely. tight.
Tell the doctor if the patient is bedridden (not able to walk) for a long time while using Testred. The doctor can then monitor the calcium level in the patient's blood to prevent possible problems. Older adults may be more sensitive to the side effects of Testred, especially prostate problems, liver problems, swollen hands and feet.
Caution should be exercised when using Testred in children because bone growth may be affected, resulting in a lower adult height. Doctors must monitor bone growth and development during treatment with Testred.

Testred should not be used during pregnancy because it can harm an unborn baby. Discuss the use of reliable forms of contraception (such as condoms, birth control pills) while being treated with Testred. If the patient becomes pregnant or suspects that she may be pregnant, talk to her doctor immediately.
It is not known whether Testred passes into breast milk, if this medicine passes into breast milk it could affect milk production and harm a nursing infant. Therefore, breast-feeding while using Testred is not recommended and you must consult your doctor before breast-feeding.

5. Testred drug interactions

Drug interactions can change the way Testred works or increase the risk of serious side effects. Some products that may interact with Testred include blood thinners such as warfarin...
Testred may interfere with certain tests (including thyroid function tests) causing results. wrong test. Make sure laboratory staff and all physicians know that the patient is taking Testred.
Tests such as testosterone blood levels, red blood cell counts, liver function tests, blood cholesterol levels, PSA tests... should be performed periodically to monitor disease progression or control Testred drug side effects. If you miss a dose of Testred, take it as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose of Testred, skip the missed dose, do not double it. Store Testred at room temperature, away from light and moisture, away from children and pets. Do not flush Testred down the toilet or pour it down the drain, dispose of Testred appropriately when it is expired or no longer needed.
Testred is used for male patients with a deficiency of the male hormone testosterone. Patients need to take the medicine exactly as directed to get the best results.
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Reference source: webmd.com