Testosterone isobutyrate

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Testosterone isobutyrate is an androgen and anabolic steroid (AAS) medication which is used mainly in the treatment of low testosterone levels in men.[1] It is also used in hormone therapy for transgender men. It is given by injection into muscle usually once every one to four weeks.[2]

Medical uses

Testosterone isobutyrate is used primarily in the treatment of low testosterone levels in men. It is also used in hormone therapy for transgender men. The medication is given by injection into muscle usually once every one to four weeks.

Side effects

Side effects of testosterone isobutyrate include symptoms of masculinization like acne, increased hair growth, voice changes, and increased sexual desire. The drug is a synthetic androgen and anabolic steroid and is a prodrug of testosterone.

Pharmacology

As a derivative of testosterone, it is a synthetic androgen and anabolic steroid (AAS). It acts as a prodrug of testosterone, which is itself a prodrug of estradiol. Testosterone isobutyrate is administered via intramuscular injection.

Chemistry

Testosterone isobutyrate is a synthetic anabolic steroid and a derivative of testosterone. It is an androgen ester; specifically, it is the C17β isobutyrate ester of testosterone.

History

Testosterone isobutyrate was introduced for medical use in 1952.

Society and culture

Testosterone isobutyrate is marketed in many countries throughout the world.

See also

References

  1. Testosterone Isobutyrate - Drugs.com(link). Drugs.com. Accessed 10 March 2021.
  2. Testosterone Isobutyrate - Drugs.com(link). Drugs.com. Accessed 10 March 2021.

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