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Delatestryl (Testosterone Enanthate) - Side Effects and Adverse Reactions

 
 



ADVERSE REACTIONS

Endocrine and Urogenital, Female – The most common side effects of androgen therapy are amenorrhea and other menstrual irregularities, inhibition of gonadotropin secretion, and virilization, including deepening of the voice and clitoral enlargement. The latter usually is not reversible after androgens are discontinued. When administered to a pregnant woman, androgens cause virilization of the external genitalia of the female fetus.

Male – Gynecomastia, and excessive frequency and duration of penile erections. Oligospermia may occur at high dosages (see CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY).

Skin and Appendages – Hirsutism, male pattern baldness, and acne.

Fluid and Electrolyte Disturbances – Retention of sodium, chloride, water, potassium, calcium (see WARNINGS), and inorganic phosphates.

Gastrointestinal – Nausea, cholestatic jaundice, alterations in liver function tests; rarely, hepatocellular neoplasms, peliosis hepatis (see WARNINGS).

Hematologic – Suppression of clotting factors II, V, VII, and X; bleeding in patients on concomitant anticoagulant therapy; polycythemia.

Nervous System – Increased or decreased libido, headache, anxiety, depression, and generalized paresthesia.

Metabolic – Increased serum cholesterol.

Vascular Disorders – venous thromboembolism

Miscellaneous – Rarely, anaphylactoid reactions; inflammation and pain at injection site.



REPORTS OF SUSPECTED DELATESTRYL SIDE EFFECTS / ADVERSE REACTIONS

Below is a sample of reports where side effects / adverse reactions may be related to Delatestryl. The information is not vetted and should not be considered as verified clinical evidence.

Possible Delatestryl side effects / adverse reactions in 56 year old male

Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from United Kingdom on 2011-12-27

Patient: 56 year old male

Reactions: Scrotal Swelling, Rash

Adverse event resulted in: life threatening event

Suspect drug(s):
Delatestryl
    Dosage: unk
    Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication
    Start date: 2011-12-02

Fortesta
    Dosage: unk
    Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication
    Start date: 2011-12-02

Other drugs received by patient: Penicillin V



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Drug label data at the top of this Page last updated: 2014-06-20

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