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Durateston is a drug indicated for the treatment of testosterone replacement in men with conditions associated with primary and secondary hypogonadism, both congenital and acquired, improving symptoms caused by testosterone insufficiency.
This medicine is available in pharmacies in the form of an injection, which has in its composition several testosterone esters, with different speeds of action, which allows it to have an immediate and prolonged action for 3 weeks. The injection must be administered by a healthcare professional.
What is it for
Durateston is indicated as testosterone replacement therapy in hypogonadal disorders in men, such as the following:
- After castration;
- Eunucoidism, a condition that is characterized by the absence of male sexual characteristics, even in the presence of sexual organs;
- Hypopituitairism;
- Endocrine impotence;
- Symptoms of male climacteric, such as decreased sexual desire and decreased mental and physical activity;
- Certain types of infertility related to disorders of spermatogenesis.
In addition, testosterone treatment may be indicated in people with osteoporosis caused by androgen deficiency.
Learn more causes of decreased testosterone.
How to use
Usually, your doctor will recommend an injection of 1 mL, which should be administered every 3 weeks by a healthcare professional, into the muscle of the buttock or arm.
Who should not use
Durateston is contraindicated for people who are sensitive to the components present in the formula.
In addition, this medication is contraindicated for pregnant women or women who are breastfeeding and for children under 3 years old. It should also not be used in cases of prostate or breast tumor.
Possible side effects
Some of the side effects that may occur during treatment with Durateston are priapism and other signs of excessive sexual stimulation, oligospermia and decreased ejaculatory volume and fluid retention.
In addition, in boys who are in the pre-puberty phase, early sexual development, an increase in erection frequency, phallic enlargement and premature epiphyseal welding can be seen.
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- SCHERING ‐ PLOUGH INDÚSTRIA FARMACÊUTICA LTDA. Durateston. 2016. Available at:. Accessed on 01 Jun 2020