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Androderm, Testosterone Transdermal System

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Why is Testosterone Important?

Testosterone: The essence of male energy

Testosterone is a hormone produced by the body. In the early years of a man's life, it is responsible for the normal growth and development of the sex organs, as well as other male physical features such as body hair and muscle development. Normal levels of testosterone contribute to energy, sexual function, mood, and libido. But sometimes a man may have low levels of testosterone. If your testosterone levels are low, you may have these symptoms:

  • Low sexual desire
  • Sexual dysfunction (inability to maintain erections)
  • Fatigue and low energy
  • Depressed mood

Testosterone deficiency can be easily treated. Today there are convenient, user-friendly testosterone-replacement therapies. The first step is proper diagnosis.

Understanding Testosterone Deficiency

 

Safety Information

If you are over 55 years of age, treatment with androgens (such as testosterone) may increase the risk of benign enlargement of the prostate and may promote the growth of existing cancer of the prostate. While using Androderm, some patients may experience skin irritation at the application site. To reduce the risk of such irritation, the patch should not be applied to the same place more than once a week. If irritation occurs and persists in spite of rotating the patch, it may be ameliorated by applying 0.1% triamcinolone acetonide cream. Androderm must not be used by women. Androderm should not be used by men who have breast cancer or by men who are suspected to have cancer of the prostate. Also, Androderm should not be used by men who are hypersensitive to any of the patch components. Adverse events reported by > 5% of patients in clinical trials of Androderm (n=122): pruritus at application site, 37%; burn-like blister reaction under system, 12%; erythema at application site, 7%; vesicles at application site, 6%; prostate abnormalities, 5%. In geriatric patients, treatment with testosterone may increase the risk of developing benign prostatic hyperplasia and may promote the growth of existing prostate cancer. Androderm should not be applied over bony prominences or over areas subject to prolonged pressure. Androderm must not be used in women.

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