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Aveed
testosterone undecanoate
Black Box Warnings .
Appropriate Use
restricted distribution program (Aveed REMS) due to pulmonary oil microembolism and anaphylaxis risk; prescribers, healthcare facility must be certified and meet all requirements; 1-855-755-0494 or www.AveedREMS.com for more information
Serious Pulmonary Oil Microembolism and Anaphylaxis Risk
serious pulmonary oil microembolism (POME) rxn and anaphylaxis, incl. life-threatening, have occurred during or immediately after admin; s/sx POME rxn include urge to cough, dyspnea, throat tightening, chest pain, dizziness, or syncope; observe pts for 30min after each injection in a registered healthcare facility w/ ready access to emergency response services
Adult Dosing .
Dosage forms: INJ: 750 mg per 3 mL
Restricted Distribution in US
- [1-855-755-0494 or www.AveedREMS.com for more info]
primary hypogonadism, male
- [750 mg IM q10wk]
- Start: 750 mg IM x1, then 4wk later, 750 mg IM q10wk
hypogonadotropic hypogonadism, male
- [750 mg IM q10wk]
- Start: 750 mg IM x1, then 4wk later, 750 mg IM q10wk
transgender hormone therapy, masculinizing (off-label)
- [750 mg IM q10wk]
- Start: 750 mg IM x1, then 4wk later, 750 mg IM q10wk; Alt: 1000 mg IM x1, then 6wk later, 1000 mg IM q12wk; Info: adjust dose based on pt tx goals, clinical response, and testosterone levels; refer to WPATH or Endocrine Society guidelines
renal dosing
- [not defined]
- renal impairment: not defined
- HD/PD: not defined
hepatic dosing
- [not defined]
Peds Dosing .
Peds dosing is currently unavailable or not applicable for this drug.