of what's Delatestryl Generic Name: Testosterone Enanthate Injection (tes TOS ter one) Brand Name: Delatestryl Overview Side Effects Dosage Professional Interactions More Pregnancy Warnings Breastfeeding Warnings User Reviews Support Group Q & A Uses of Delatestryl: It is used to treat breast cancer in women. It is used to treat low testosterone levels. It is used in certain children when puberty is delayed. It may be given to you for other reasons. Talk with the doctor. Slideshow Breast Cancer Therapy: Right On Target What do I need to tell my doctor BEFORE I take Delatestryl? If you have an allergy to testosterone or any other part of Delatestryl (testosterone enanthate injection). If you are allergic to any drugs like this one, any other drugs, foods, or other substances. Tell your doctor about the allergy and what signs you had, like rash; hives; itching; shortness of breath; wheezing; cough; swelling of face, lips, tongue, or throat; or any other signs. If you are male and have breast or prostate cancer. If you have any of these health problems: Heart disease, kidney disease, or liver disease. If you are pregnant or may be pregnant. Do not take this medicine if you are pregnant. If you are breast-feeding. Do not breast-feed while you take Delatestryl. This is not a list of all drugs or health problems that interact with this medicine. Tell your doctor and pharmacist about all of your drugs (prescription or OTC, natural products, vitamins) and health problems. You must check to make sure that it is safe for you to take Delatestryl with all of your drugs and health problems. Do not start, stop, or change the dose of any drug without checking with your doctor. What are some things I need to know or do while I take Delatestryl? Tell all of your health care providers that you take this medicine. This includes your doctors, nurses, pharmacists, and dentists. If you have high blood sugar (diabetes), you will need to watch your blood sugar closely. There may be a higher chance of prostate cancer. Talk with the doctor. If you have an enlarged prostate, your signs can get worse while you use Delatestryl. Call your doctor if this happens to you. High blood pressure has happened with drugs like this one. Have your blood pressure checked as you have been told by your doctor. Treatment with this medicine may lead to higher cholesterol and triglycerides. The effect of these changes on heart health is not known. Talk with the doctor. Have blood work checked as you have been told by the doctor. Talk with the doctor. This medicine may raise the chance of blood clots, a stroke, or a heart attack. Talk with the doctor. This medicine is an anabolic steroid. Anabolic steroid drugs have been abused and misused before. Anabolic steroid abuse can lead to dependence and very bad health problems. These health problems include heart or blood vessel problems, stroke, liver problems, and mental or mood problems. Talk with the doctor. If you are 65 or older, use Delatestryl with care. You could have more side effects. This medicine is not approved for treating low testosterone levels caused by getting older. Talk with your doctor. This medicine may affect sperm in men. This may affect being able to father a child. Talk with the doctor. Some drugs may be used in children. Use care if this medicine is given to a child. Talk with the doctor to see if Delatestryl may be used in children. Talk with the doctor if you have questions about giving this medicine to a child. Some products have benzyl alcohol. Do not give a product that has benzyl alcohol in it to a newborn. Talk with the doctor to see if this product has benzyl alcohol in it. This medicine may affect growth in children and teens in some cases. They may need regular growth checks. Talk with the doctor. How is this medicine (Delatestryl) best taken? Use Delatestryl as ordered by your doctor. Read all information given to you. Follow all instructions closely. This medicine may affect certain lab tests. Tell all of your health care providers and lab workers that you take this medicine. If you are taking warfarin, talk with your doctor. You may need to have your blood work checked more closely while you are taking it with Delatestryl (testosterone enanthate injection). Wash your hands before and after use. It is given as a shot into a muscle. If you will be giving yourself the shot, your doctor or nurse will teach you how to give the shot. Follow how to use as you have been told by the doctor or read the package insert. Do not use if the solution is cloudy, leaking, or has particles. Do not use if solution changes color. Throw away needles in a needle/sharp disposal box. Do not reuse needles or other items. When the box is full, follow all local rules for getting rid of it. Talk with a doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions. What do I do if I miss a dose? Use a missed dose as soon as you think about it. If it is close to the time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your normal time. Do not use 2 doses or extra doses. Dosage Information (comprehensive) What are some side effects that I need to call my doctor about right away? WARNING/CAUTION: Even though it may be rare, some people may have very bad and sometimes deadly side effects when taking a drug. Tell your doctor or get medical help right away if you have any of the following signs or symptoms that may be related to a very bad side effect: Signs of an allergic reaction, like rash; hives; itching; red, swollen, blistered, or peeling skin with or without fever; wheezing; tightness in the chest or throat; trouble breathing or talking; unusual hoarseness; or swelling of the mouth, face, lips, tongue, or throat. Signs of high blood pressure like very bad headache or dizziness, passing out, or change in eyesight. Signs of high calcium levels like weakness, confusion, feeling tired, headache, upset stomach and throwing up, hard stools (constipation), or bone pain. For males, erections (hard penis) that happen often or that last a long time. Passing urine more often. Trouble passing urine. Passing urine in a weak stream or drips. Not able to control passing urine. Mood changes. Low mood (depression). Change in how you act. Enlarged breasts. Breast pain. Shortness of breath, a big weight gain, or swelling in the arms or legs. Upset stomach or throwing up. Trouble breathing when sleeping. Feeling sleepy during the day. Weakness on 1 side of the body, trouble speaking or thinking, change in balance, drooping on one side of the face, or blurred eyesight. Change in color of skin. Change in size or shape of testicles. Very bad irritation where this medicine is used. Very bad irritation where the shot was given. Call your doctor right away if you have signs of a blood clot like chest pain or pressure; coughing up blood; shortness of breath; swelling, warmth, numbness, change of color, or pain in a leg or arm; or trouble speaking or swallowing. Liver problems have happened with drugs like this one. Sometimes, this has been deadly. Call your doctor right away if you have signs of liver problems like dark urine, feeling tired, not hungry, upset stomach or stomach pain, light-colored stools, throwing up, or yellow skin or eyes. For females, a deep voice, facial hair, pimples, or period changes. What are some other side effects of Delatestryl? All drugs may cause side effects. However, many people have no side effects or only have minor side effects. Call your doctor or get medical help if any of these side effects or any other side effects bother you or do not go away: Headache. Pimples (acne). Loose stools (diarrhea). Emotional ups and downs. Change in sex interest. Change in sex ability. Feeling tired or weak. Not able to sleep. Irritation where Delatestryl is used. Pain where the shot was given. These are not all of the side effects that may occur. If you have questions about side effects, call your doctor. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088. You may also report side effects at http://www.fda.gov/medwatch. Side Effects (complete list) If OVERDOSE is suspected: If you think there has been an overdose, call your poison control center or get medical care right away. Be ready to tell or show what was taken, how much, and when it happened. How do I store and/or throw out Delatestryl? If you need to store this medicine at home, talk with your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist about how to store it. Consumer Information Use and Disclaimer If your symptoms or health problems do not get better or if they become worse, call your doctor. Do not share your drugs with others and do not take anyone else's drugs. Keep a list of all your drugs (prescription, natural products, vitamins, OTC) with you. Give this list to your doctor. Talk with the doctor before starting any new drug, including prescription or OTC, natural products, or vitamins. Keep all drugs in a safe place. Keep all drugs out of the reach of children and pets. Check with your pharmacist about how to throw out unused drugs. Some drugs may have another patient information leaflet. Check with your pharmacist. If you have any questions about Delatestryl, please talk with your doctor, nurse, pharmacist, or other health care provider. If you think there has been an overdose, call your poison control center or get medical care right away. Be ready to tell or show what was taken, how much, and when it happened. This information should not be used to decide whether or not to take this medicine or any other medicine. Only the healthcare provider has the knowledge and training to decide which medicines are right for a specific patient. This information does not endorse any medicine as safe, effective, or approved for treating any patient or health condition. This is only a brief summary of general information about Delatestryl. It does NOT include all information about the possible uses, directions, warnings, precautions, interactions, adverse effects, or risks that may apply to this medicine. This information is not specific medical advice and does not replace information you receive from the healthcare provider. You must talk with the healthcare provider for complete information about the risks and benefits of using Delatestryl. 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