methyltestosterone /meth·yl·tes·tos·ter·one/ (-tes-tos´ter-ōn) a synthetic androgenic hormone with actions and uses similar to those of testosterone.
methylTESTOSTERone
methyltestosterone
meth·yl·tes·tos·ter·one (m th  l-ts-t s t-r n)n. A synthetic methyl derivative of testosterone used in the treatment of male sex hormone deficiency. |
methylTESTOSTERone
[meth′iltəstos′tərōn]
an androgen.
indications It is prescribed in the treatment of testosterone deficiency and in the palliation of female breast cancer.
contraindications Cancer of the male breast or prostate; cardiac, renal, or hepatic disease; hypercalcemia; known or suspected pregnancy; lactation; or known hypersensitivity to this drug prohibits its use.
adverse effects Among the more serious adverse effects are hypercalcemia, edema, irreversible masculinization of female patients, and jaundice.
methyltestosterone
an orally effective, synthetic form of testosterone.
methyltestosterone
Endocrinology A 17α-alkylated derivative of testosterone used for androgen replacement therapy Pros Oral Cons Hepatotoxicity–cholestasis, peliosis hepatis, liver tumors. See Androgen replacement therapy.
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