testosterone buccal system Health Article

Generic name(s):

testosterone buccal system

Brand name(s):

testosterone, Striant

What is the most important information I should know about testosterone buccal system?

Notify your doctor if you experience nausea; vomiting; swelling of the ankles; changes in skin color; too frequent or prolonged erections; breathing disturbances, including those associated with sleep; yellowing of the skin or eyes; dark colored urine; or problems with urination. Notify your doctor if a female partner experiences male-pattern baldness, excessive body hair growth, an increase in acne, menstrual irregularities, or signs of masculinity.

Regularly inspect the gum where the testosterone buccal system is applied. Promptly report any changes to your doctor or dentist.

What is testosterone buccal system?

Testosterone is a naturally occurring "male" sex hormone necessary for many processes in the body.

Testosterone buccal system is used to treat men with low testosterone levels.

Testosterone buccal system may also be used for purposes other than those listed in this medication guide.

What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before using testosterone buccal system?

Do not use testosterone buccal system if you have cancer of the breast or prostate. Testosterone may worsen some cancers of these types.

Before using testosterone buccal system, tell your doctor if you have

• had a previous allergic reaction to testosterone;

• diabetes;

• sleep apnea (brief periods of not breathing during sleep) or if you have risk factors for sleep apnea (e.g., obesity, chronic lung disease);

• difficulty with urination due to enlargement of the prostate;

• heart disease; or

• liver disease or kidney disease.

You may not be able to use testosterone buccal system, or you may need a dosage adjustment or special monitoring if you have any of the conditions listed above.

Testosterone buccal system is not approved for use by women and must not be used by women. Testosterone buccal system is in the FDA pregnancy category X. This means that testosterone is known to cause birth defects in an unborn baby. Do not use testosterone buccal system if you are pregnant or could become pregnant during treatment. Testosterone buccal system is not approved for use by women and must not be used by women. It is not known whether testosterone from the buccal system will pass into breast milk.Do not use testosterone buccal system if you are breast-feeding a baby. Men over 65 years of age that use testosterone buccal system may be at increased risk for the development of prostatic enlargement or cancer. You may not be able to use buccal system testosterone, or you may require a lower dose or special monitoring.