Aveed

Generic name:testosterone injection [ tes-TOS-ter-one ]
Brand names: Aveed, Depo-Testosterone, Testosterone Cypionate, Testosterone Enanthate, Xyosted
Drug class:Androgens and anabolic steroids

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com on Mar 28, 2022. Written by Cerner Multum.

What is Aveed?

Testosterone is a naturally occurring sex hormone produced in a man's testicles. Small amounts of testosterone are also produced in a woman's ovaries and adrenal system.

Aveed is used in men and boys to treat conditions caused by a lack of this hormone, such as delayed puberty, impotence, or other hormonal imbalances. This medicine is not for use in treating low testosterone without certain medical conditions or due to getting older.

Testosterone enanthate is used in women to treat breast cancer that has spread to other parts of the body (metastatic) and cannot be treated with surgery.

Aveed should not be used to enhance athletic performance.

Aveed may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Warnings

You should not be treated with testosterone if you have prostate cancer, male breast cancer, a serious heart condition, severe liver or kidney disease, or an allergy to castor oil or sesame oil. Aveed is not for use in treating low testosterone without certain medical conditions or due to getting older. Testosterone should not be used to enhance athletic performance.

Aveed is not for use in women who are pregnant.

Testosterone can increase your risk of heart attack, stroke, or death. You may need to stop using testosterone or start taking blood pressure medication.

Misuse of testosterone can cause dangerous or irreversible effects. Do not share this medicine with another person.

Before taking this medicine

You should not be treated with this medicine if you are allergic to testosterone, or if you have:

• male breast cancer;

• prostate cancer;

• serious heart problems;

• severe liver disease;

• severe kidney disease; or

• an allergy to castor oil or sesame oil.

Aveed is not for use in women who are pregnant. This medicine can harm an unborn baby.

Tell your doctor if you have ever had:

• high blood pressure;

• heart problems, coronary artery disease ...