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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 [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 [meth″il-tes-tos´tĕ-rōn] a synthetic androgen having actions similar to those of testosterone; used in males in the treatment of hypogonadism and delayed puberty, and in postmenopausal females in the palliation of metastatic breast carcinoma; administered orally.
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. Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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