Androxy Tablet: Uses, Dosage, Side Effects, Precautions and Alternates

Quick overview

Androxy Tablet (fluoxymesterone) is an anabolic steroid and androgen used to replace testosterone when the body does not make enough, and in certain cases of breast cancer in women. It belongs to the Anabolic Steroids (Androgen) drug class. It is available as a tablet and is typically taken once daily as prescribed.

What is Androxy Tablet

Androxy is a man-made form of testosterone, the main male hormone. It is used to replace testosterone when the body does not make enough of it, and it is also used in certain cases of breast cancer in women.

Androxy Tablet uses

• Male hypogonadism.
• Selected cases of delayed puberty in males.
• Certain cases of metastatic breast cancer in postmenopausal women.
• Conditions associated with deficient natural testosterone production.

Benefits of Androxy Tablet

• Helps replace androgens in selected deficiency conditions.
• Supports development of male secondary sexual characteristics when medically indicated.
• May help manage delayed puberty in carefully selected cases.
• May help treat certain hormone-sensitive breast cancers.
• May improve symptoms associated with androgen deficiency.

How Androxy Tablet works

Androxy acts like testosterone in the body. It attaches to androgen receptors in cells, which changes how those cells make proteins. This can block the growth of some breast cancer cells, support male sexual development, and help the body make more red blood cells.

Androxy Tablet dosage

Androxy can be taken with or without food. Keep taking this medicine as your doctor tells you, even if you feel well. If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember; if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed one and go back to your normal schedule. Do not take two doses at the same time or take extra doses. Boys being treated for delayed puberty should have their bone development checked by X-ray every six months.

Available forms and strengths

• Tablet

Side effects of Androxy Tablet

Common

• Excess hair growth
• Male pattern baldness
• Acne
• Changes in skin color
• Increased or decreased interest in sex
• Breast swelling or enlargement
• Headache
• Anxiety
• Depression
• Numbness, burning, pain, or tingling feeling
• Electrolyte imbalance
• Nausea
• Changes in liver function tests

Serious

• Signs of allergic reaction: hives, difficulty breathing, swelling of face, lips, tongue, or throat, itching, red or blistered skin with or without fever, wheezing, tightness in chest or throat, trouble swallowing or talking, unusual hoarseness
• Signs of high calcium levels: weakness, confusion, tiredness, headache, upset stomach, vomiting, constipation, bone pain
• Shortness of breath, rapid weight gain, or swelling in the arms or legs
• Signs of liver problems: dark urine, loss of appetite, stomach pain, clay-colored stools, yellowing of the skin or eyes (jaundice), feeling very tired
• Painful erection or one that lasts 4 or more hours
• In women: deepened voice, facial hair, acne, menstrual changes, enlarged clitoris
• Fast, irregular, or pounding heartbeat; fluttering in the chest; sudden dizziness or passing out
• Sudden vision loss, blurred vision, eye pain or swelling, seeing halos around lights
• Severe headache, confusion, slurred speech, arm or leg weakness, trouble walking, loss of coordination, very stiff muscles, high fever, profuse sweating, or tremors

Warnings and precautions

• Do not take Androxy if you are pregnant or may become pregnant. It can cause birth defects, including masculinization of a female baby.
• It is not known if this medicine passes into breast milk. Talk to your doctor about whether to stop breastfeeding or stop the medicine.
• This medicine can cause the body to retain sodium and water, which can be a serious problem in people with kidney disease.
• This medicine has been linked to serious, sometimes fatal liver problems. Tell your doctor right away if you notice dark urine, tiredness, loss of appetite, stomach pain, light-colored stools, vomiting, or yellow skin or eyes.
• This medicine is not approved and should not be used to improve athletic performance, because of serious health risks.
• Long-term use of high doses has been linked to serious, sometimes life-threatening liver conditions, including liver tumors.
• Older men taking this medicine may have a higher risk of prostate enlargement and prostate cancer.
• This medicine should not be used by men with breast cancer or known or suspected prostate cancer, or by women who are or may become pregnant.
• In children, this medicine can speed up bone maturation without a matching increase in height, which may result in a shorter adult height. The younger the child, the greater this risk.
• This medicine is a controlled substance because it can be misused and lead to dependence, with risks including heart or blood vessel problems, stroke, liver problems, and mental or mood problems.

Storage

• Store at room temperature
• Protect from light
• Store in a dry place; do not store in a bathroom
• Keep all medicines out of the reach of children and pets
• Throw away unused or expired medicine properly; do not flush it down the toilet or pour it down the drain unless told to do so; ask your pharmacist about drug take-back programs

When to see a doctor

• Get emergency help right away for signs of a serious allergic reaction, such as hives, trouble breathing, or swelling of the face, lips, tongue, or throat.
• Stop the medicine and call your doctor right away if you have shortness of breath, swelling, or rapid weight gain.
• Call your doctor right away if you have an erection that will not go away or happens too often.
• Call your doctor right away if you have nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, increased thirst, muscle weakness, confusion, or feeling tired or restless, as these can be signs of high calcium levels.
• Call your doctor right away if you have upper stomach pain, dark urine, pale stools, or yellowing of the skin or eyes, as these can be signs of liver problems.
• Women should stop the medicine and call their doctor right away if they notice signs of excess testosterone, such as changes in menstrual periods, male-pattern hair growth, a hoarse voice, or an enlarged clitoris.
• If you think there has been an overdose, get medical care right away and be ready to describe what was taken, how much, and when.

Alternatives

• Testosterone Gel
• Testosterone Enanthate
• Halotestin