Testosterone: study card

Generic name

Testosterone

Class

Androgen

Mechanism

Endogenous androgen responsible for male sex organ growth and maintenance of secondary sex characteristics.

Used for

Testosterone replacement for primary hypogonadism in adult males; Testosterone replacement for hypogonadotropic hypogonadism in adult males

Common side effects

Increased PSA; Emotional lability; Hypertension; Increased hematocrit / hemoglobin; Contact dermatitis

Boxed warning

Virilization reported in children secondarily exposed to testosterone gel; avoid contact with application sites.

Warnings

Worsening BPH / prostate cancer risk; Venous thromboembolism; Blood pressure increases; Safety and effectiveness for age-related hypogonadism have not been established; topical products can differ in systemic exposure

Interactions

Insulin; Oral anticoagulants; Corticosteroids / ACTH

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Label date: 20260605 · For learning, not clinical decisions. US label and brand information; always consult the current source.

Source snapshot checked: 2026-10-21. The source document and selected fields were compared. The complete card has not had an independent clinical review.