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Testosterone (International)

Note: In some countries, this medicine may only be approved for veterinary use.

In the US, Testosterone (testosterone systemic) is a member of the drug class androgens and anabolic steroids and is used to treat Breast Cancer - Palliative, Delayed Puberty - Male, Gender Affirming Hormone Therapy , Gender Dysphoria, Hypogonadism - Male, Klinefelter Syndrome and Postpartum Breast Pain.

US matches:

Scheme

Rec.INN

ATC (Anatomical Therapeutic Chemical Classification)

G03BA03

CAS registry number (Chemical Abstracts Service)

0000058-22-0

Chemical Formula

C19-H28-O2

Molecular Weight

288

Therapeutic Category

Androgen

Chemical Names

17β-hydroxy-3-oxoandrost-4-ene (WHO)

17β-Hydroxyandrost-4-en-3-one (Ph. Eur.)

Foreign Names

Generic Names

Brand Names

Glossary

TermDefinition
BANBritish Approved Name
BANMBritish Approved Name (Modified)
DCFDénomination Commune Française
DCITDenominazione Comune Italiana
ISInofficial Synonym
JANJapanese Accepted Name
OSOfficial Synonym
PHPharmacopoeia Name
Ph. Eur.European Pharmacopoeia
Rec.INNRecommended International Nonproprietary Name (World Health Organization)
USANUnited States Adopted Name
WHOWorld Health Organization

Further information on drug naming conventions: International Nonproprietary Names.

Further information

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