Aveed: Uses, Dosage, Side Effects, Interactions

Aveed is a prescription medication containing testosterone used to treat adult men with low testosterone levels.
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Aveed FAQ


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What is Aveed ® used for?

AVEED ® is used to treat adult males who have low or no testosterone due to certain medical conditions. AVEED ® is only for adult males who need testosterone replacement therapy and when the benefit of receiving AVEED ® is more than the risk of pulmonary oil microembolism (POME) and anaphylaxis.

Where can I get Aveed®?

You can only get AVEED® at your doctor's office, clinic, or hospital. Serious side effects relating to the heart and blood vessels and mental status are associated with abuse of testosterone and anabolic androgenic steroids.

What is Aveed ® (testosterone undecanoate)?

† Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategy. AVEED ® (testosterone undecanoate) is indicated for testosterone replacement therapy in adult males for conditions associated with a deficiency or absence of endogenous testosterone.

Is Aveed ® safe and effective?

It is not known if AVEED ® is safe or effective to treat men who have low testosterone due to aging. It is not known if AVEED ® is safe and effective for use in children younger than 18 years old. Improper use of AVEED ® may affect bone growth in children.

What is Aveed ®?

AVEED ® (testosterone undecanoate) injection is a prescription medicine that contains testosterone, a controlled substance (CIII). AVEED ® is used to treat adult males who have low or no testosterone due to certain medical conditions.

How does Aveed work?

Intramuscular injection of 750 mg of AVEED generates mean steady-state serum total testosterone concentrations in the normal range for 10 weeks. Circulating testosterone is chiefly bound in the serum to sex hormone-binding globulin (SHBG) and albumin.

How is Aveed supplied?

16. How is Aveed supplied AVEED, NDC 67979-511-43: 750 mg/3 mL (250 mg/mL) testosterone undecanoate sterile injectable solution is provided in an amber glass vial with silver-colored crimp seal and gray plastic cap. Each vial is individually packaged in a carton box.

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