Adroderm: Benefits, Dosage, Side Effects

Adroderm is a medication used for the treatment of certain skin conditions such as eczema and psoriasis. It works by reducing inflammation and itching in the affected area.
Category
Drug
Where to get
Available by prescription at pharmacies
Applicable for
Skin Conditions
Prepared by Nick Harper, reviewed by Dr. David James Simpson

Adroderm FAQ


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What is Androderm used for?

Androderm (for the skin) is used to treat conditions in men that result from a lack of natural testosterone. Testosterone will not enhance athletic performance and should not be used for that purpose. Androderm may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Does Androderm contain testosterone?

Androderm is a prescription medicine that contains testosterone. Androderm is used to treat adult males who have low or no testosterone due to certain medical conditions. Your healthcare provider will test your blood for testosterone before you start and while you are taking Androderm.

What pharmacodynamic studies were conducted with Androderm?

No specific pharmacodynamic studies were conducted using ANDRODERM. ANDRODERM delivers physiologic amounts of testosterone, producing circulating testosterone concentrations that approximate the normal concentration range (300 - 1030 ng/dL) seen in healthy men.

Is Androderm a generic drug?

It’s not available as a generic drug. Brand name: Androderm. Testosterone comes in these forms: transdermal patch, topical gel, topical solution, nasal gel, and buccal tablet. It also comes as an implant that a healthcare provider inserts under your skin, and an oil that a healthcare provider injects into your muscle.

Adroderm References

If you want to know more about Adroderm, consider exploring links below:

What Is Adroderm

  1. https://www.drugs.com/mtm/androderm.html
  2. https://www.webmd.com/drugs/2/drug-1630/androderm-transdermal/details
  3. https://www.rxabbvie.com/pdf/androderm_pi.pdf
  4. https://www.rxlist.com/androderm-drug.htm
  5. https://www.medicine.com/drug/androderm
  6. https://www.healthline.com/health/drugs/testosterone-transdermal-patch
  7. https://www.goodrx.com/androderm/what-is
  8. https://www.singlecare.com/prescription/androderm/what-is
  9. https://www.mayoclinic.org/drugs-supplements/androgen-oral-route-parenteral-route-subcutaneous-route-topical-application-route-transdermal-route/proper-use/drg-20069341

Adroderm Information

  1. https://www.medicinenet.com/testosterone-transdermal/article.htm
  2. https://pdf.hres.ca/dpd_pm/00037202.PDF
  3. https://www.rxwiki.com/androderm
  4. https://www.androderm.com/?ref=medsitesus
  5. https://medlibrary.org/lib/rx/meds/androderm/

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