What is Test base?
TEST BASE 50MG X 10ML
- Its full form is testosterone base which is a water based formulation.
- It is accountable for maintenance of male sexual characteristics thus is used in hormonal replacement therapy.
- This is a pure form of the androgen – testosterone.
- It has a shorter half life because it does not have any bonded esters.
- It is used for short purposes such as preparatory measures before workout or during competitions by bodybuilders or weightlifters.
- Route of administration is via intramuscular.
Benefits of Test Base 50MG X 10ML
- It treats women with decreases sex drive
- For Increased spiritedness
- It promotes haematopoiesis, erythrocyte genesis.
- To Increase libido
- For Better protein absorption
- Increases lean muscle mass
- It generates muscularity, brawsiness, burliness, strength in the body.
- To treat primary and secondary hypogonadism
- In treatment of gender dysphoria.
- Treats breast cancer.
Complications it may cause: Test Base 50MG X 10ML
All testosterone based formulations generally cause same complications which are:-
- Difficulty sleeping
- Lack of appetite
- Sore joints and muscles
- Alopecia
- Oily skin prone to acne
- Signs of virilization in women
- Gynaecomastia and tenderness of breasts.
- It is also associated with mood fluctuations, increased aggressiveness, increased libido, and frequent erections.
- Testicular shrinkage
Contraindications: Test Base 50MG X 10ML
- Must be avoided in insomniac patients.
- Avoid patients prone to osteoporosis and those with joint pain.
- In cases of elevated hematocrit.
- Prostate gland cancer
- Heart stroke, Congestive cardiac failure and other cardiovascular diseases.
- Urinary tract problems.
Drug interactions: Test Base 50MG X 10ML
Testosterone is converted into estradiol by an aromatase enzyme and this enzyme is inhibited by aromatase inhibitors. Thus concurrent administration of both can reduce the estrogenic side effects such as gynaecomastia etc.
Finasteride, a 5-alpha reductase inhibitor, increases the concentration of testosterone in the body by inhibiting its metabolism.
Spironolactone which is an antiandrogen blocks the androgenic effects of testosterone base.
Storage:Test Base 50MG X 10ML
- Degrees:- between 20-25°C
- Keep it away from children.
- Protect from light, excess heat and moisture.
Do not refrigerate it.