Testosterone cyclohexylpropionate
Testosterone cyclohexylpropionate
Testosterone cyclohexylpropionate (pronunciation: tes-TOS-ter-one sy-klo-HEX-il-pro-pee-oh-nate) is a synthetic derivative of testosterone, the primary male sex hormone. It is used in the treatment of hypogonadism and other conditions associated with low testosterone levels.
Etymology
The term "testosterone" is derived from the Greek words "testis", which means testicle, and "ster", a suffix indicating a steroid. The term "cyclohexylpropionate" is derived from "cyclohexane", a type of hydrocarbon, and "propionate", a type of carboxylic acid ester.
Pharmacology
Testosterone cyclohexylpropionate is a prodrug of testosterone. It is designed to be metabolized in the body to release testosterone. This allows for a longer duration of action compared to testosterone itself. It is administered via intramuscular injection.
Related Terms
- Testosterone: The primary male sex hormone and an anabolic steroid.
- Hypogonadism: A condition in which the body does not produce enough sex hormones.
- Prodrug: A medication or compound that, after administration, is metabolized into a pharmacologically active drug.
- Intramuscular injection: A technique used to deliver a medication deep into the muscles.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Testosterone cyclohexylpropionate
- Wikipedia's article - Testosterone cyclohexylpropionate
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