Manufacturer: Schering
Pharmaceutical name: Testosterone Undecanoate
Pack: 1 vial (4 ml (250 mg/ml))
Nebido contains the active substance Testosterone Undecanoate, an ester of the naturally occurring male hormone testosterone.
Testosterone is classified as an androgen. It is produced in the testicles and is the primary hormone crucial for the normal growth and development of male sexual organs and characteristics. The body’s natural production of testosterone is regulated by another group of hormones known as gonadotrophins, which are secreted by the pituitary gland in the brain.
Nebido is referred to as a depot injection. It is administered gradually into the muscle of the buttock, where it creates a reservoir of medication. The testosterone is slowly released over time from this reservoir into the bloodstream. Typically, Nebido is administered once every 10 to 14 weeks, although the specific frequency may vary based on your individual testosterone levels. After the initial injection, you might be required to return for a follow-up injection after just six weeks to ensure that the appropriate testosterone level is attained swiftly.
Use with caution in: elderly individuals, those with a history of kidney or liver conditions, individuals with cardiovascular disease, such as heart attack or heart failure, people with a background of high blood pressure (hypertension), epilepsy, diabetes, those with a history of migraines, individuals with sleep apnea (a condition where breathing momentarily ceases during sleep), and patients with cancer that has metastasized to the bones (skeletal metastases).
Not intended for use in women, nor in cases of prostate cancer or breast cancer. Nebido is not advisable for children and teenagers under the age of 18. It should not be used if you are allergic to any of its components. Please notify your doctor or pharmacist if you have experienced such an allergy in the past.
If you believe you have had an allergic reaction, discontinue use of this medication and contact your doctor or pharmacist immediately.
Medications and their potential side effects can affect individuals differently. Below are some known side effects associated with this medication. Just because a side effect is listed here, it doesn’t mean that everyone using this medication will experience it or any side effects.