Each ml
contains 300mg testosterone enanthate in oily solution. Excipients: Benzyl
alcohol, pharmaceutical grade natural
oil.
Pharmacology
Testosterone is responsible for the normal
growth and development of the male sex organs and for the maintenance of the
secondary sexual characteristics. The drug can affect the growth of the
prostate, testis, seminal vesicles, penis and scrotum and also is important for
body growth. Even though testosterone is an androgenic hormone, it does posses
anabolic properties. Its use has been shown to promote protein synthesis and a
positive nitrogen balance in the presence of a rich calorie diet.
Testosterone
also has the ability to cause a mild increase in the production of red blood
cells by stimulating the synthesis of EPO from the kidney. This results in an
increase in the red blood cells and hence an increase in the oxygen carrying
capacity.
When
testosterone is taken for prolonged periods, it inhibits the release of
Gonadotropins from the pituitary gland through a negative feedback mechanism.
At large doses, it can even inhibit spermatogenesis.
Testosterone
also has the ability to cause a mild increase in the production of red blood
cells by stimulating the synthesis of EPO from the kidney. This results in an
increase in the red blood cells and hence an increase in the oxygen carrying
capacity.
When
testosterone is taken for prolonged periods, it inhibits the release of
Gonadotropins from the pituitary gland through a negative feedback mechanism.
At large doses, it can even inhibit spermatogenesis.
Dose
Testosterone
enanthate is only slowly released after an intramuscular injection and that is
why it should not be taken more than 1-2 times a month. The formulation comes
as an esterified preparation of testosterone which is only meant to be
administered by an intramuscular injection. The esterification of the
testosterone increases the duration of action of the testosterone. The
preparation comes in a colorless to mild yellow suspension of sesame oil. For
medical uses, a dose of 250-500mg is used once a month.
Indications
Delatestryl
is indicated in the treatment of conditions where testosterone is either
deficient or absent. These conditions include:
Primary
hypogonadism- where the testes has been injured and fails to make the
testosterone
Hypogonadism
due to failure of the pituitary gland to release of Gonadotropins.
delayed
puberty
In females
with breast cancer, testosterone may help block the effects of estrogen and
prevent further spread. It is an option instead of surgical removal of the
ovaries.
In most
cases of testosterone deficiency, therapy is required for a long time until the
secondary sexual characteristic have been developed and the growth is adequate.
Duration
The
treatment of all individuals with testosterone enanthate depends on age, sex,
diagnosis and the response to treatment- and the onset of adverse effects. In
general, the drug is well tolerated when prescribed as recommended. Delatestryl
should always be injected in the buttock muscles and not simply underneath the
skin. The injection site should be rotated to prevent abscess formation. Another option is to inject the drug on the
outside of the thigh. The drug should never be administered intravenously.
The dose of
testosterone enanthate should not exceed more than 400 mg per month because the
drug has prolonged activity. It is extremely rare to give this drug once every
two weeks. The drug should always be inspected before injection. It is usually
a colorless-yellow suspension which is clear. Any particulate matter or
clumping indicates that the product is expired or inactive. The duration of
treatment varies from 4-6 months.
The drug
should be stored at room temperature.
Bodybuilders
A lot of
bodybuilders use testosterone enanthate during the off season. The drug stays
in the body for a long time and it is advisable not to use it during the active
sports season. The drug definitely has anabolic and androgenic properties.
However, the effects of the drug are not immediate and may take at least 3-4
weeks to become evident. Many bodybuilders also use other anabolic hormones
like GH/thyroxin in combination.
Because
testosterone is also converted to estrogen in the fatty tissues, many
bodybuilders develop breast enlargement and retain water. The dose used to
increase muscle mass and strength is about 250-1000 mg/week. However, at the
higher doses the drug has potent side effects and it is highly recommended that
all beginners start off with the low dose.
The
increase in protein mass is gradual but does occur. Because the steroid also
stimulates red blood cell production, many bodybuilders also notice that they
have an increased capacity to perform under intense exercise conditions.
Testosterone enanthate is preferred by most bodybuilders because it is readily
available and has a number of benefits. It promotes good health, increase
exercise performance and leads to a positive nitrogen balance. There are
reports that it also selectively decreases fat and increases muscle mass.
Recent studies from the World sports agencies indicate that this particular
drug can boost performance, increase lean muscle mass and still not be detected
in the urine within the first few weeks. Even when the anabolic effects are not
obvious, most individuals do notice an increase in strength. Sometimes the
water retention can be quite dramatic and some individuals do take a diuretic
pill to remove it. To prevent the breast enlargement, testosterone enanthate is
cycled with drugs like Arimidex or Tamoxifen. Most individuals take the
testosterone for 4-6 weeks and then stop for a few weeks. During this wash out
phase, one may use Arimidex.
Women
All
testosterone analogues have the potential to cause virilizing effects when the
duration of use is prolonged. In females, these virilizing signs may be
deepening of voice, excessive hair growth, irregular menstrual cycles, mood
alterations and clitoral enlargement. It is recommended that at the first sign
of virilizing symptoms the drug should be stopped. The reason for this is that
some of the virilizing signs may not be reversible even after discontinuation
of the steroid.
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