Testosterone cypionate | Testosterone enanthate | |
Drug class | Androgen hormone | Androgen hormone |
Conditions treated | Primary hypogonadism; Hypogonadotropic hypogonadism; | Primary hypogonadism; Hypogonadotropic hypogonadism; Delayed puberty; Metastatic mammary cancer |
Brand name | Depo-Testosterone | Xyosted |
Generic availability | Yes | Yes |
Dosage form | Intramuscular injection | Intramuscular and subcutaneous injection |
Dosage frequency | Every two to four weeks | Every two to four weeks or once weekly, depending on use |
Use in children | Approved for use in children 12 years and older | Not approved for use in children |
Sex-specific uses | Only used in males | Approved for use in females (mammary cancer) |
Testosterone cypionate is a prescription drug (androgen hormone). It is prescribed for use as replacement therapy in males in conditions associated with symptoms of deficiency or absence of testosterone.
It is approved to treat:
Testosterone cypionate injection is a controlled substance under the Anabolic Steroid Control Act. and is categorized as a Schedule III. It should only be used when and as prescribed by a healthcare provider.
Testosterone cypionate also has a longer half-life (the time it takes for a drug to decrease by half of its blood concentration) than testosterone enanthate, meaning it lasts longer in the body.
It is available as a generic drug and marketed under the brand name Depo-Testosterone.
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Testosterone enanthate is also a prescription drug (androgen hormone). Along with its use for testosterone replacement therapy in males with low natural testosterone levels, it is also FDA-approved for other conditions.
Testosterone enanthate’s FDA-approved uses include:
Testosterone enanthate injection has also been assigned to Schedule III. It should only be used as prescribed.
It is also available as a generic drug and marketed under the brand name Xyosted. Xyosted (subcutaneous injection) is only approved to treat hypogonadism.
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Dosage
Testosterone enanthate is not recommended for men with age-related hypogonadism.
Some mild side effects of testosterone injections include:
Some other side effects can be severe and may include:
Call your healthcare provider right away if you have any of the serious side effects listed above.
Testosterone is safe when taken as prescribed. However, taking some precautionary measures before initiating the therapy is best.
You must tell your healthcare provider if you are male and have breast cancer or have or may have prostate cancer.
Higher levels of testosterone may cause many problems. Those who have certain health conditions should not take it. Tell your healthcare provider if you have the following conditions:
Some of the most common drugs that interact with all testosterone formulations include:
Compounded testosterone injections are a prescription medication prescribed specifically for a person by a healthcare provider. They are prepared by a pharmacist based on a healthcare provider’s instructions and a person’s unique needs.
Compounded testosterone injections are made by mixing two or more drugs and are available at compounding pharmacies. The FDA does not approve compounded hormones.
Testosterone cypionate and enanthate are both FDA-approved for different indications and have limitations in their uses. They are both effective and have nearly the same half-life.
You should not start taking testosterone products on your own or switch between generics or brands.
Talk to your healthcare provider about which version of testosterone is right for you, depending on your age, gender, condition, and response to the drug.
Testosterone cypionate and enanthate are prescription drugs taken to treat symptoms of hypogonadism in males. Testosterone enanthate is also approved for use in females for treating mammary gland cancer.
Both these are available in intramuscular injectable solutions given into muscle. Testosterone enanthate is also available as a subcutaneous self-injectable drug.
Testosterone is a controlled substance regulated by the United States government and must only be taken when prescribed.
Testosterone cypionate and testosterone enanthate are both effective when taken for their approved indications. Only use the medication prescribed by you and do not switch between brands without asking a healthcare professional.
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