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″il-tes-tos´tĕ-rōn]
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 [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.
| ?Page tools | ||
|---|---|---|
|