Sustanon

 

 

What is Sustanon?

Sustanon is therefore a form of testosterone hormone replacement therapy (HRT) for men with hypogonadism. It is a very popular steroid which is highly treasured by its users since it offers numerous advantages than other testosterone elements. It holds back catabolic hormones that lead to muscle wasting.

How is it available?

Sustanon is available in two dosage form such as Sustanon 100 Ò and Sustanon 250 Ò . While the former injection contain in each 1 ml Testosterone propionate 20 mg, Testosterone phenylpropionate 40 mg and Testosterone isocaproate 40 mg, the later carries Testosterone propionate 30 mg, Testosterone phenylpropionate 60 mg, Testosterone isocaproate 60 mg and Testosterone decanoate 100 mg in each 1 ml.

How does it work?

Testosterone is the male sex hormone which is produced naturally in the testes (testicles) and which regulates sexual function and other metabolic activity in men. It occurs in the condition known as male hypogonadism. Sustanon Òcontains three (Sustanon 100 Ò) or four (Sustanon 250 Ò) forms of Testosterone which have a very long action when injected into the deep muscle. These various forms slowly release from the muscle depot over a period of weeks. It returns to the testosterone level to normal.

How do I take it?

This medication is helpful as injection form than orally taken. So your Doctor/Nurse will administer a single injection into the muscle of the buttock, usually every 2 weeks (Sustanon 100 Ò) or 3 weeks (Sustanon 250 Ò). The frequency of this therapy will differ in each individual case.

What side effects can be expected?

• Intramuscular injection may result in initial discomfort and for a few hours afterwards. Any pain or discomfort should resolve within a day or so.
• Androgenic side effects such as hair loss, prostate hypertrophy, deepening of the voice are possible with the use of sustanon, in addition to related estrogenic side effects such as gynecomastia and water retention.
• Infrequently there may be indigestion or a feeling of nausea.
• The intake of testosterone-like medicines may lead to headaches, anxiety and mood changes.
• There is a propensity for people to water retention and salt while on treatment. This is likely to worsen hypertension (high blood pressure) and heart conditions such as angina or heart failure.

Other medicines or substances which might interfere with your treatment

Testosterone and related medicines can increase the effect of warfarin (an anticoagulant) so increasing the risk of bleeding. This is only likely to be a problem when treatment is started and for a short period afterwards. It is easily overcome by adjusting the dose of warfarin.

Similarly, the effect of tablets which might be taken if you are diabetic (Glipizide, Gliclazide, Glibenclamide) can be increased again requiring possible re-adjustment of further treatment for diabetes.