| Active substance |
Testosterone |
| Also known as |
Test, T |
| Blood pressure |
Can cause hypertension |
| Chemical name |
17ОІ-Hydroxyandrost-4-en-3-one |
| Dosage (medical) |
Typically 50-400 mg every 2 to 4 weeks (injection), varies with other formulations |
| Dosage (sports) |
200-1000 mg per week (injection) |
| Effects |
Increased muscle mass, strength, and overall physical performance |
| Formula |
C19H28O2 |
| Half-life |
Approximately 10-100 minutes in its natural form, but ester derivatives have longer half-lives |
| Hepatotoxicity |
Low in injectable form but higher in oral formulations |
| Lab Test |
Testosterone levels in blood can be measured by total serum testosterone test |
| Main action |
Promotes development and maintenance of male secondary sexual characteristics |
| Side effects |
Acne, hair loss, liver damage, increased risk of heart disease, mood swings, increased aggression |
| Storage conditions |
Store at controlled room temperature between 20 to 25В°C (68 to 77В°F) |
| Strength |
40mg |
| Substance class |
Androgen, Steroid |
| Trade name |
AndroGel, Testim, Delatestryl, Androderm |
| Use in sports |
Commonly used in bodybuilding and other sports for muscle growth and performance enhancement |
| Water Retention |
Yes |
| Manufacturer |
Sun Pharma Laboratories Ltd. |
| Packing |
10 caps/blister |
