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Details About Generic Salt :: Mesterolone
Main Medicine Class:: Endocrine,Steroid Hormones , Metabolic System Sub Medicine Class :: Androgens and Anti Androgens
| 8F. ANDROGENS AND ANTI-ANDROGENS in 8. ENDOCRINE/STEROID HORMONES & METABOLIC SYSTEM |
| MESTEROLONE |
| ANDROGEN | DRUG FOR INFERTILITY |
| also comes under 11B. Drugs for Erectile Dysfunction/Libido/Infertility in 11. Reproductive System |
| PK: A: Rapid & complete E: 77% urine & 13% feces |
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Indications & Dose: ANDROGEN DEFICIENCY PO Adult Initially 75-100mg/day, MD 50-75mg/day in divided doses | MALE INFERTILITY WITH HYPOGONADISM PO Adult Initially 75-100mg/day, MD 50-75mg/day in divided doses |
| Contra: Breast carcinoma, prostate carcinoma, hepatic impairment
Precautions: CVD, renal impairment, DM, epilepsy, migraine ADR: Serious: hepatic tumors, liver toxicity, hypercalcemia, increased LDL levels, decreased HDL levels, Others: retention of sodium & water, impaired glucose tolerance |