Axiron and Polycythemia
Result of checking the interaction of drug Axiron and disease Polycythemia for safety when used together.
When checking interaction based on authoritative sources Drugs.com, Rxlist.com, Webmd.com, Medscape.com there are contraindications or side effects that may cause harm or increase the negative effect from drug use in presence of concomitant diseases.
Consumer:Androgenic anabolic steroids may cause polycythemia when given in high dosages or for prolonged periods. Patients with preexisting polycythemia may experience worsening of their condition. Frequent monitoring of clinical status and hemoglobin and hematocrit levels is recommended if androgen therapy is administered to these patients.
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- "Product Information. Halotestin (fluoxymesterone)." Pharmacia and Upjohn, Kalamazoo, MI.
Generic Name: testosterone
Brand Name: Androderm, Androgel, Axiron, FIRST-Testosterone, Fortesta, Testim, AndroGel Packets, AndroGel Pump 125 g/actuation, Vogelxo, Aveed, Delatestryl, Depo-Testosterone, Testosterone Cypionate, Testosterone Enanthate, Testosterone undecanoate, Xyosted, Natesto, Striant
Synonyms: n.a.