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Andriol Testocaps drug has the main ingredient is Testosterone 40mg. Belonging to the Androgen group, used to supplement Testosterone levels, helping to improve sexual function in men with disorders.1. What are the effects of Andriol Testocaps?
Andriol Testocaps drug belongs to the group of Androgen and related synthetic drugs. The main ingredient of the drug is Testosterone 40mg.
Testosterone supplementation has been shown to improve testosterone deficiency in both young and older men, however recovery is dose dependent. Improving sexual function also has the effect of improving erection ability and increasing libido.
In addition to increasing testosterone levels, Andriol also helps increase body mass and bone mineral density, reduce fat.
Testosterone supplementation with Andriol Testocaps in hypogonadal diabetic patients also helps to increase insulin sensitivity and/or decrease blood sugar.
Boys with physical retardation and puberty treated with Andriol help children grow and develop secondary sexual characteristics. In women after oophorectomy, a combination of estrogen therapy and Andriol supplementation improves libido, muscle mass and bone mineral density. People undergoing sex reassignment surgery from female to male treated with Andriol also have a masculinization effect.
With the effects of testosterone mentioned above, Andriol Testocaps is made in the form of softgels and is indicated as testosterone replacement therapy in men due to primary or secondary hypogonadism, congenital or acquired right.
Specifically, testosterone supplement therapy with Andriol drug for men with primary or secondary hypogonadism in cases such as:
After orchiectomy; Hypogonadism; Hypopituitarism; Impotence due to endocrine problems; Infertility due to sperm production disorders; Decreased sex drive and feelings of fullness. In addition, Andriol Testocaps can also be used to treat osteoporosis whose cause is androgen deficiency.
2. How to use and dosage of Andriol Testocaps
Andriol Testocaps 40mg is taken orally, taken with meals for the best absorption, taking the whole pill with enough water.
Dosage of Andriol Testocaps 40mg specifically as follows:
Initial dose: 120 - 160mg / day, used for about 2 - 3 weeks. Subsequent dose: 40 - 120mg/day, however, depending on the clinical response of the patient in the first weeks to adjust the dose. With the recommended daily dose, it is best to divide the patient into 2 doses, half the dose in the morning and the other half in the evening.
For Andriol drug in particular and any drug in general, patients should consult their doctor to be prescribed a dose suitable for their condition and disease progression, avoid arbitrarily overdosing or underdosing. than.
Using Andriol Testocaps drug overdose can cause digestive system discomfort due to castor oil components. At this point, the patient needs supportive treatment.
3. Side effects of Andriol
Andriol can cause some unwanted side effects such as water retention, acne breakouts, itching on the skin, increased red blood cells, increased blood pressure, nausea, muscle pain, mood disorders, nervousness, depression, prostate disease, erectile dysfunction, low sperm count, gynecomastia in men, liver function index changes.
If you see any strange symptoms after taking Andriol, the patient should report it soon or contact the doctor/pharmacist immediately.
4. Some notes when taking Andriol Testocaps 40mg
Do not use Andriol Testocaps in people with hypersensitivity to the drug's ingredients, history of liver cancer, history of or are suffering from breast cancer, prostate cancer. Before taking Andriol, patients should have their parameters checked every quarter during the first year of taking the drug and every year thereafter, including: prostate screening by PSA test and manual exam, checkup. Check erythrocytosis through hematocrit and hemoglobin levels. Stop treatment with Andriol Testocaps in patients with a history of liver disease, kidney disease, or heart disease in the presence of edema with or without congestive heart failure. Monitor and discontinue Andriol treatment in patients with a history of liver failure, renal failure, heart failure, migraine, hypertension, epilepsy to prevent disease recurrence or risk of disease progression. People with chronic lung disease and the risk of obesity should use caution when using Andriol Testocaps. The use of high doses of Andriol in prepubertal boys requires caution and close monitoring because the drug can promote bone development and sexual function. Women who are pregnant or breastfeeding should not take Andriol Testocaps because of limited research data on this group of subjects. If pregnant, treatment must be discontinued. Andriol may interact with the following drugs: increase or decrease testosterone levels when used with enzyme inducers or inhibitors; improve glucose tolerance, while reducing the need for insulin when taken with antidiabetic drugs; Increased anticoagulant effect when co-administered with Coumarin group of drugs, so the dose of Coumarin should be reduced. Andriol Testocaps, if taken with corticosteroids or ACTH, may increase edema. Therefore, people with liver disease, heart disease, people at risk of edema should be careful when using the drug. Andriol can change some parameters in thyroid tests, but this does not mean that it causes thyroid dysfunction and there is no evidence to support this effect of Andriol. The use of Andriol Testocaps is to improve sexual function in men with primary or secondary hypogonadism, congenital or acquired. You need to take the medicine exactly as directed by your doctor to ensure safety for your health and maximize the effectiveness of the treatment.
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