Brand Name Manufacturers	Androderm by SK Beecham Testoderm by Alza
Generic Manufacturers	?
Pharmacology	Apparently same as endogenous androgens
Delivery	2.5, 4, 6mg/day transdermal film.
Typical dosage	Pre-op ? Post-op 4-6mg/day (1 film changed daily)
Availability	Approved by U.S. FDA. Schedule III controlled substance.
Indications	Hormone replacement therapy in males.
Contraindications	Hypersensitivity to any component of the product.
Adverse reactions	CNS Anxiety. Depression. Headache. Prickling or tingling skin. Gastrointestinal Cholestatic jaundice. Liver tumors and other liver disease. Nausea. Skin Acne. Oily skin. Male pattern baldness. Other Extreme allergic reaction. Increased serum cholesterol. Retention of sodium, chloride, water, potassium, calcium, and inorganic phosphates. Suppression of blood clotting factors.
Comments	None
Additional Info:	Androderm Prescribing Information (PDF file on this site)

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