What is  Androfast Gel

Androfast Gel is a medicine used in the treatment of male hypogonadism caused due to low testosterone levels. It is only prescribed to men with known medical conditions. It helps in restoring the level of testosterone in the male body. Androfast Gel is injected directly into the skin or muscles under the medical supervision of a doctor. The dose and how often you take the injection depends on what you are using it for. Your doctor will decide how much you need to improve your symptoms. You should take this medicine for as long as it is prescribed for you. The most common side effects of this medicine include acne, breast enlargement in male, voice change, and injection site reactions (pain, swelling, redness). If these bother you or appear serious, let your doctor know. There may be ways of reducing or preventing them.  Some side effects may mean you should stop taking this medicine shortness of breath, frequent or persistent erections, and low sperm count. Before taking this medicine, tell your doctor if you have ever had high blood pressure, heart attack, and stroke. Your doctor should also know about all other medicines you are taking as many of these may make this medicine less effective or change the way it works. Your doctor might perform regular blood tests to keep track of testosterone, and prostate-specific antigen (PSA) levels.    

Benefits of Androfast Gel

In Treatment of Male hypogonadism

Male hypogonadism is a condition in which the body does not produce enough testosterone (male sex hormone). Androfast Gel injections help improve the level of testosterone in your body. This helps in maintaining better sex life, improve overall physical appearance, gives good mood and boost overall confidence. Androfast Gel also helps in muscle building and development of bones. This treatment has few side effects so it is advisable to always take the injection under a doctor’s supervision only. You should continue taking it as long as it is prescribed even if you feel better.    

Side effects of Androfast Gel

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them  

Common side effects of Androfast Gel

• Acne
• Benign prostatic hyperplasia
• Elevated prostate-specific antigen (PSA)
• Altered laboratory test values

     

Quick tips

 

• You have been prescribed Androfast Gel for the treatment of low testosterone levels.
• It should be applied once a day, preferably in the morning.
• Apply it as a thin layer onto clean, dry, healthy, unbroken skin over the shoulders or upper arms.
• Cover the application area after it's dry, otherwise it can rub off on people.
• Do not apply the gel to the genitals as this may cause irritation.
• Your doctor may get your blood tests done regularly to monitor red blood cells, liver function, testosterone, and prostate specific antigen (PSA) levels while taking Androfast Gel.
• Inform your doctor if you experience symptoms such as frequent or persistent erections, irritability, nervousness or weight gain after starting treatment with this medicine.
• Your doctor will administer this injection into a muscle or skin.
• Your doctor may monitor you for 30 minutes after your shot to make sure you do not develop breathing problems or get a severe allergic reaction due to the medicine.