Striant - Hormone Replacement Therapy for Low Testosterone Levels

Striant is a medication used in hormone replacement therapy to treat low testosterone levels in men. It comes in the form of buccal tablets that are placed in the mouth and absorbed through the gums.
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Striant FAQ


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What is Striant used for?

Striant is used to treat men with low testosterone levels. Testosterone is a naturally occurring male sex hormone necessary for many processes in the body. Striant will not enhance athletic performance and should not be used for that purpose. You should not use Striant if you have prostate cancer or male breast cancer.

What is Striant buccal system?

Striant ( testosterone) buccal system is an androgen, a naturally occurring male sex hormone, used to treat men with low testosterone levels. What Are Side Effects of Striant? Get medical help right away, if you have any of the symptoms listed above. Side effects of Striant in the mouth and gums may occur, including;

What should I know about Striant?

General information about the safe and effective use of Striant. Medicines are sometimes prescribed for purposes other than those listed in a Patient Information leaflet. Do not use Striant for a condition for which it was not prescribed. Do not give Striant to other people, even if they have the same symptoms you have. It may harm them.

Is Striant a pharmacodynamic drug?

No pharmacodynamic studies were conducted using Striant. When applied to the buccal mucosa, Striant releases testosterone, allowing for absorption of testosterone through gum and cheek surfaces that are in contact with the buccal system.

What is Striant ®?

If you are a consumer or patient please visit this version. Striant® (testosterone buccal system) is designed to adhere to the gum or inner cheek. It provides a controlled and sustained release of testosterone through the buccal mucosa as the buccal system ...

What does Striant look like?

Striant is a white to off-white colored, monoconvex, tablet-like, mucoadhesive buccal system. Striant adheres to the gum tissue above the incisors, with the flat surface facing the cheek mucosa. The active ingredient in Striant is testosterone (see Figure 1). Each buccal system contains 30 mg of testosterone.

Where can I find information about Striant?

You can ask your healthcare provider or pharmacist for information about Striant that is written for health professionals. For more information go to www.striant.com or call 1-877-663-0412. What are the ingredients in Striant?

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