Xyosted: Uses, indications and precautions when using

Testosterone is a male sex hormone, produced mainly in the testes of men. Testosterone is important for almost every male function, from sexual and reproductive function to bone density and muscle mass development.
Xyosted drug contains testosterone as an ingredient. This is a prescription medication used as hormone replacement therapy in adult men with low or no testosterone levels due to certain medical conditions.
Xyosted should not be used by women. Use with caution in children because improper use of testosterone can affect bone growth in children.

If using Xyosted at home, the patient should carefully read the instructions for use of the drug, prepare all necessary medical supplies and ask the doctor if there are any questions. Before using the drug, it is necessary to check the product with the naked eye, do not use if the drug solution changes color or has sediment or suspended particles.
Xyosted is injected under the skin of the patient's abdomen. Before each injection, it is necessary to disinfect the injection site with medical alcohol. Change the injection site after each injection to reduce subcutaneous damage. The dose of the drug for each injection is prescribed by the doctor based on the medical condition, the level of testosterone in the blood and the patient's response to treatment.
Patients need to use Xyosted medicine regularly to promote the best effect. To make it easier to remember to take your medication, take it on the same day of the week.
Testosterone abuse can cause serious side effects. Therefore, the patient should not increase the dose or take the medicine more often than prescribed by the doctor. Tell your doctor if after taking the medicine for some time your condition does not improve or becomes more severe.

Common side effects when using Xyosted are headache, change in sexual preferences, oily skin, hair loss, acne. Pain, bruising, and bleeding at the injection site may also occur. Tell your doctor if these effects are severe or persist.
Most patients using Xyosted do not experience significant side effects. However, patients need to be very careful, because although rare, the drug can cause serious side effects such as:
Difficulty urinating, frequent urination (especially at night), changes in mood psychosis (such as becoming anxious, depressed, hostile), sleep apnea, daytime sleepiness; signs of liver problems (such as nausea, persistent vomiting, loss of appetite, stomach pain, stomach pain, yellowing eyes, jaundice, dark urine); swollen hands, swollen ankles, leg pain, painful breast enlargement, frequent erections, irregular heartbeat, etc. Tell your doctor right away if you have any of the above symptoms. Patients should seek help to take them to a medical facility if they appear dangerous symptoms such as shortness of breath, rapid breathing; chest pain spreading to the jaw and left arm; pain, swelling, heat in the groin, calf; unusual sweating, confusion, dizziness, sudden fainting; sudden, severe headache, difficulty speaking, weakness on one side of the body, sudden vision changes. In very rare cases, men may experience an erection lasting more than 4 hours. Immediately stop using the drug and immediately go to a medical facility for intervention. Delays can cause permanent genital damage. Serious allergic reactions to Xyosted are rare but can be life-threatening. Get medical attention immediately if you have symptoms of an allergic reaction such as itching, rash, swelling, severe dizziness, trouble breathing, etc. In addition, the patient should tell the doctor if during the course of taking the medicine, side effects not listed above.

Before taking Xyosted, please tell your doctor if:
Allergy to testosterone or other ingredients of the drug. Have a medical history, especially prostate cancer, breast cancer; prostate problems (such as an enlarged prostate), blood clots (such as in the legs or lungs), heart problems (such as heart failure, heart attack), stroke, kidney problems, kidney disease liver problems, high cholesterol, high blood pressure, trouble breathing during sleep (sleep apnea), diabetes,.. Other precautions when taking Xyosted :
Regularly check blood sugar: if the patient has diabetes , check your blood sugar regularly and tell your doctor if your blood sugar fluctuates dramatically. Your doctor will probably adjust the dose of diabetes medication, diet, and exercise of the patient. Before having surgery, tell your doctor that you are taking Xyosted. The subjects that need to be especially careful when taking Xyosted include:
Children: Xyosted may affect the development of children's bones. If using the drug in children, monitor the height of the child periodically. Elderly: more sensitive to the side effects of the drug, especially prostate problems. Women: the drug should not be used by women, especially pregnant and lactating women.

To prevent the risk of interactions between Xyosted and concomitant drugs, patients should tell their doctor, pharmacist of all prescription and non-prescription drugs they are using. Xyosted may interact with anticoagulants (such as Warfarin).
Xyosted may affect the results of some tests (such as thyroid tests). Tell your doctor and laboratory staff that you are being treated with Xyosted.
During the treatment, the patient needs to have regular check-ups according to the appointment schedule. The doctor may order a number of tests such as blood cholesterol, hemoglobin, blood testosterone levels, etc. to assess the effectiveness of treatment and detect early side effects of the drug.
If you forget to take a dose of Xyosted, take it as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and take your next dose on the usual day. Do not take a double dose to make up for a missed dose.
Store Xyosted at room temperature, away from direct light and high humidity. Do not keep the medicine in the refrigerator or freeze it. Do not store medicine in the bathroom, keep it out of reach of children.
Knowing the information about Xyosted before using it always brings positive effects as well as reduces risks for patients. If you have any questions, you can send them to Vinmec International General Hospital to receive in-depth advice from a team of doctors and pharmacists with many years of experience.

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