Androgel
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Prescription Required
Androgel Information
Androgel Benefits & Uses
Androgel is used to treat the following -
Androgel Dosage & How to Take
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
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Ingredients of Androgel
Androgel Side Effects
Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Androgel is used -
- Acne
- Hot Flashes
- Injection site pain
- Weight gain
- Increased Red Blood Cells
- Enlarged Prostate
- Edema Moderate
- Erectile Dysfunction Moderate
Androgel Related Warnings
Is the use of Androgel safe for pregnant women?
Androgel should not be taken during pregnancy, or should only be taken on the advice of a doctor as it may have severe side effects.
SevereIs the use of Androgel safe during breastfeeding?
Androgel may cause serious side effects in breastfeeding women, so do not take this drug without doctor's advice.
SevereWhat is the effect of Androgel on the Kidneys?
Androgel may cause harmful effects on kidney. if you feel its having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.
ModerateWhat is the effect of Androgel on the Liver?
Androgel may cause harmful effects on liver. if you feel it's having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.
ModerateWhat is the effect of Androgel on the Heart?
Androgel can have moderate side effects on the heart. If you notice any harmful effects then stop taking this drug right away. Consult your doctor before using this medicine again.
ModerateSevere Interaction of Androgel with Other Drugs
Androgel should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Warfarin
Metformin
Prednisolone
Betamethasone
Insulin Regular
Androgel Contraindications
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Androgel unless your doctor advises you to do so -
- Heart Disease
- Liver Disease
- Kidney Disease
- Prostate Cancer
- Hyperlipoproteinemia Type III
- Polycythemia Vera
Frequently asked Questions about Androgel
Is this Androgel habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Androgel is addictive.
NoIs it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Androgel will not make you feel sleepy or drowsy. So you drive or operate machinery safely.
SafeIs it safe?
Androgel is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.
Safe, but take only on Doctor's adviseIs it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Androgel for mental disorders.
NoAndrogel Interactions with Food and Alcohol
Interaction between Food and Androgel
Information is not available on the interaction of any foods with Androgel, due to a lack of research on this.
UnknownInteraction between Alcohol and Androgel
Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Androgel with alcohol.
Unknown
References
- KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 298-300
- April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 1187-1190
- US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Depo® Testosterone
