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| U.S. Brand
Names |
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| Andro/Fem® Injection; Deladumone®
Injection; depAndrogyn® Injection; Depo-Testadiol® Injection;
Depotestogen® Injection; Duo-Cyp® Injection;
Duratestrin® Injection; Valertest No.1®
Injection |

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| Generic
Available |
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No |

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| Synonyms |
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Estradiol Cypionate and Testosterone Cypionate; Estradiol Valerate and
Testosterone Enanthate; Testosterone and Estradiol |

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| Pharmacological Index |
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Estrogen Derivative |

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| Use |
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Vasomotor symptoms associated with menopause; postpartum breast
engorgement |

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| Pregnancy Risk
Factor |
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X |

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| Contraindications |
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Thromboembolic disorders; active arterial thrombosis; thyroid dysfunction;
blood dyscrasias; hypersensitivity to estradiol or
testosterone |

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| Adverse
Reactions |
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1% to 10%:
Central nervous system: Stroke, depression, dizziness, anxiety, headache,
migraine
Dermatologic: Chloasma, melasma, rash
Endocrine & metabolic: Alterations in frequency and flow of menses,
breast tenderness or enlargement, decreased glucose tolerance, increased
triglycerides and LDL
Gastrointestinal: Nausea, GI distress
Hepatic: Cholestatic jaundice
Miscellaneous: Increased susceptibility to Candida infection
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| Usual Dosage |
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Adults: All dosage needs to be adjusted based upon the patient's
response |

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| Administration |
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For intramuscular use only |

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| Mental Health: Effects
on Mental Status |
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May cause anxiety or depression |

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| Mental Health:
Effects on Psychiatric
Treatment |
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None reported |

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| Dental Health: Local
Anesthetic/Vasoconstrictor
Precautions |
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No information available to require special precautions |

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| Dental Health:
Effects on Dental Treatment |
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No effects or complications reported |

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| Dosage Forms |
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Injection:
Androgyn L.A.®, Deladumone®,
Estra-Testrin®, Valertest No.1®:
Estradiol valerate 4 mg and testosterone enanthate 90 mg per mL in sesame oil (5
mL, 10 mL) |

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