Provironum Tablet
Mesterolone
25mg
Zydus Pharmaceuticals
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Indications
Provironum Tablet is used for:
Androgen deficiency ; Infertility due to hypogonadism
Adult Dose
Oral
Androgen deficiency ; Infertility due to hypogonadism
Adult: Initially, 75-100 mg daily in divided doses. Maintenance: 50-75 mg daily in divided doses.
Child Dose
Renal Dose
Administration
Contra Indications
Prostatic or breast carcinoma. Previous or existing hepatic tumours. Pregnancy and lactation.
Precautions
Regularly examine the prostate and breast during treatment. CV disorders, renal or hepatic impairment, epilepsy, migraine, DM or other conditions that may be exacerbated by the possible fluid retention or oedema. Skeletal metastases (risk of hypercalcaemia). Children. Monitor skeletal maturation during therapy.
Pregnancy-Lactation
Interactions
Enhances effects of ciclosporin, antidiabetics, levothyroxine, anticoagulants e.g. warfarin. Resistance to the effects of neuromuscular blockers may occur.
Adverse Effects
Side effects of Mesterolone :
Frequent or persistent erections.
Potentially Fatal: Malignant liver tumours.
Mechanism of Action
Mesterolone is an androgen with less inhibitory effects on intrinsic testicular function compared to testosterone.
Note
Provironum 25mg Tablet manufactured by Zydus Pharmaceuticals. Its generic name is Mesterolone. Provironum is availble in Nepal.
Farmaco Nepal drug index information on Provironum Tablet is not intended for diagnosis, medical advice or treatment; neither intended to be a substitute for the exercise of professional judgment.