Nebido
Nebido is a medicine that contains a male hormone (testosterone) and is used to treat health problems in adult men caused by low testosterone levels.
Form
injektioneste, liuos
Strength
1000 mg / 4 ml
Active Ingredient
Testosterone undecanoate
Manufacturer
Grünenthal Pharmaceuticals GmbH & Co. KG
How to Use
Dosage
Your doctor will give you one ampoule or vial (1000 mg/4 ml) for each injection.
Method
This medicine is given as a very slow injection directly into a muscle.
Important
Injections are typically given every 10 to 14 weeks. Your doctor will adjust the timing based on your testosterone levels.
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •Too many red blood cells
- •Weight gain
- •Hot flashes
- •Acne
- •Enlarged prostate and related issues
- •Reactions at the injection site (e.g., pain, bruising, irritation)
RARE
- •Allergic reaction
- •Increased appetite, changes in blood test results (e.g., high blood sugar or fats)
- •Depression, mood swings, sleeplessness, restlessness, aggression, or irritability
- •Headache, migraine, or tremors
- •Heart and blood vessel diseases, high blood pressure, or dizziness
- •Bronchitis, sinusitis, cough, shortness of breath, snoring, or voice problems
- •Diarrhea or nausea
- •Changes in liver function tests
- •Hair loss or various skin reactions (e.g., itching, redness, dry skin)
- •Joint pain, limb pain, muscle problems (e.g., cramps, muscle pain or stiffness), increased creatine phosphokinase in blood
- •Urinary tract disorders (e.g., poor urine flow, urinary retention, frequent nighttime urination)
- •Prostate disorders (e.g., prostate dysplasia, hardening or inflammation of the prostate), changes in sexual desire, testicular pain, tender/hard/enlarged breasts, or increased levels of male and female sex hormones
- •Fatigue, general weakness, excessive sweating, or night sweats
- •Microembolism in the lungs (oil droplets in lungs) with symptoms like cough, shortness of breath, nausea, sweating, chest pain, dizziness, tingling sensations, or fainting. These usually go away.
- •Suspected severe allergic reactions (anaphylactic reactions).
- •Nervousness, hostility
- •Short, involuntary pauses in breathing during sleep
- •Various other skin reactions, including dandruff and oily skin
- •Increased hair growth
- •More frequent erections
- •Yellowing of eyes and skin (jaundice), very rarely
- •Reduced or stopped sperm production, which usually returns to normal after stopping treatment.
- •Prolonged, painful erections (priapism), rarely
- •Fluid retention and swelling
Important Warnings
- Do not use Nebido if you are allergic to testosterone or any other ingredients in this medicine.
- Do not use Nebido if you have or might have prostate or breast cancer, or if you have had a liver tumor.
- Nebido is not for use in women.
- Tell your doctor if you have severe heart, liver, or kidney problems, as Nebido can cause fluid buildup in your body and may lead to heart failure.
- Tell your doctor if you have blood clotting problems, as this is important information before you get a Nebido injection.
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- Watch for signs of blood clots like swelling, sudden skin color changes, sudden shortness of breath, or chest pain, and get medical help right away.
- This medicine is not for children or teenagers.
- Do not use Nebido to build muscles or enhance athletic performance, as it can cause serious health issues and a positive doping test result.
Use in Elderly Patients
Category D
Avoid use in older adults. Start and continue therapy under specialist supervision. Consider risk of cardiovascular adverse effects and possibility of mental disorders. (updated 21.10.2024)