Introduction to Retesto Injection
Retesto Injection is a medicine used in the treatment of male hypogonadism caused due to low testosterone levels. It is only prescribed to men with known medical conditions. It helps in restoring the level of testosterone in the male body.
Retesto Injection is injected directly into the skin or muscles under the medical supervision of a doctor. The dose and how often you take the injection depends on what you are using it for. Your doctor will decide how much you need to improve your symptoms. You should take this medicine for as long as it is prescribed for you.The most common side effects of this medicine include edema, swelling of ankles or feet, rapid weight gain, sudden cough, wheezing, rapid breathing, coughing up blood, vomiting, increased erection of the penis, and injection site reactions (pain, swelling, redness). If these bother you or appear serious, let your doctor know. There may be ways of reducing or preventing them. Some side effects may mean you should stop taking this medicine shortness of breath, frequent or persistent erections, and low sperm count.
Retesto Injection is injected directly into the skin or muscles under the medical supervision of a doctor. The dose and how often you take the injection depends on what you are using it for. Your doctor will decide how much you need to improve your symptoms. You should take this medicine for as long as it is prescribed for you.The most common side effects of this medicine include edema, swelling of ankles or feet, rapid weight gain, sudden cough, wheezing, rapid breathing, coughing up blood, vomiting, increased erection of the penis, and injection site reactions (pain, swelling, redness). If these bother you or appear serious, let your doctor know. There may be ways of reducing or preventing them. Some side effects may mean you should stop taking this medicine shortness of breath, frequent or persistent erections, and low sperm count.
Before taking this medicine, tell your doctor if you have ever had high blood pressure, heart attack, and stroke. Your doctor should also know about all other medicines you are taking as many of these may make this medicine less effective or change the way it works. Your doctor might perform regular blood tests to keep track of testosterone, and prostate-specific antigen (PSA) levels.
Benefits of Retesto Injection
In Treatment of Male hypogonadism
Male hypogonadism is a condition in which the body does not produce enough testosterone (male sex hormone). Retesto Injection injections help improve the level of testosterone in your body. This helps in maintaining better sex life, improve overall physical appearance, gives good mood and boost overall confidence. Retesto Injection also helps in muscle building and development of bones. This treatment has few side effects so it is advisable to always take the injection under a doctor’s supervision only. You should continue taking it as long as it is prescribed even if you feel better.
Side effects of Retesto Injection
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Retesto
- Weight gain
- Voice change
- Injection site reactions (pain, swelling, redness)
- Vomiting
- Edema (swelling)
- Feet swelling
- Ankle swelling
- Cough
- Hyperventilation (rapid breathing)
- Coughing up blood
- Increased erection
- Wheezing
How to use Retesto Injection
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
How Retesto Injection works
Retesto Injection is similar to the natural male hormone, testosterone. It works by replenishing the deficient testosterone levels in adult men. Lack of testosterone may cause various health problems including impotence, infertility, low sex drive, tiredness, depressive mood and bone loss.
Safety advice
Alcohol
Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Retesto Injection.
Pregnancy
Retesto Injection is highly unsafe to use during pregnancy. Seek your doctor’s advice as studies on pregnant women and animals have shown significant harmful effects to the developing baby.
Breast feeding
Retesto Injection is unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby.
Retesto Injection is not indicated for use in women.
Retesto Injection is not indicated for use in women.
Driving
Retesto Injection does not usually affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
Retesto Injection is probably unsafe to use in patients with kidney disease and should be avoided.
Use of Retesto Injection is not advisable in patients with severe kidney disease.
Use of Retesto Injection is not advisable in patients with severe kidney disease.
Liver
Retesto Injection is probably unsafe to use in patients with liver disease and should be avoided.
Use of Retesto Injection is not advisable in patients with severe liver disease.