Halotestin
Puberty, Delayed, Eunuchism, Gonadotrophin releasing hormone deficiency + 4 more
Treatment
12 FDA approvals
3 Active Studies for Halotestin
Treatment for
Puberty, Delayed
What is Halotestin
Fluoxymesterone
The Generic name of this drug
Treatment Summary
An anabolic steroid that is prescribed to treat low testosterone levels in men, delayed puberty in boys, and certain types of breast cancer in women.
Androxy
is the brand name
Halotestin Overview & Background
Brand Name
Generic Name
First FDA Approval
How many FDA approvals?
Androxy
Fluoxymesterone
1983
4
Approved as Treatment by the FDA
Fluoxymesterone, also known as Androxy, is approved by the FDA for 12 uses like Puberty, Delayed and Eunuchism .
Puberty, Delayed
Helps manage Puberty, Delayed
Eunuchism
Helps manage Testicular failure
Delayed Puberty
Helps manage Puberty, Delayed
Hypogonadism
Helps manage Idiopathic Hypogonadotropic Hypogonadism
Testicular failure
Helps manage Testicular failure
inoperable, metastatic Breast cancer
Hypergonadotropic Hypogonadism
Helps manage Hypergonadotropic Hypogonadism
Pituitary gonadotropin hypofunction
Hypogonadism
Gonadotrophin releasing hormone deficiency
Hypogonadism
Helps manage Hypergonadotropic Hypogonadism
Breast
Effectiveness
How Halotestin Affects Patients
Fluoxymesterone is a man-made form of testosterone, a hormone found in males. It binds to androgen receptors, which changes how cells make proteins. The proteins it affects can stop the growth of certain types of breast cancer cells, trigger male sexual characteristics, and help the body create more red blood cells.
How Halotestin works in the body
Fluoxymesterone is a powerful artificial version of testosterone. It helps build muscle and strengthens bones, by binding to the androgen receptor. It also increases protein synthesis and reduces the breakdown of amino acids, leading to improved muscle growth. Fluoxymesterone has been linked to reducing or blocking the effects of hormones like prolactin and estrogen, which are linked to tumor growth.
When to interrupt dosage
The recommended measure of Halotestin is based upon the diagnosed condition, such as Pituitary gonadotropin hypofunction, Puberty, Delayed and Hypergonadotropic Hypogonadism. The extent of dosage is contingent upon the delivery technique (e.g. Tablet or Tablet - Oral) denoted in the table below.
Condition
Dosage
Administration
Puberty, Delayed
, 10.0 mg, 5.0 mg, 2.0 mg
, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Oral
Eunuchism
, 10.0 mg, 5.0 mg, 2.0 mg
, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Oral
Gonadotrophin releasing hormone deficiency
, 10.0 mg, 5.0 mg, 2.0 mg
, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Oral
Breast
, 10.0 mg, 5.0 mg, 2.0 mg
, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Oral
Hypogonadism
, 10.0 mg, 5.0 mg, 2.0 mg
, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Oral
Hypogonadism
, 10.0 mg, 5.0 mg, 2.0 mg
, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Oral
Hypogonadism
, 10.0 mg, 5.0 mg, 2.0 mg
, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Oral
Warnings
Halotestin Contraindications
Condition
Risk Level
Notes
Breast
Do Not Combine
Kidney Diseases
Do Not Combine
Liver diseases
Do Not Combine
Heart Diseases
Do Not Combine
There are 20 known major drug interactions with Halotestin.
Common Halotestin Drug Interactions
Drug Name
Risk Level
Description
2,4-thiazolidinedione
Minor
Fluoxymesterone may increase the hypoglycemic activities of 2,4-thiazolidinedione.
AICA ribonucleotide
Minor
Fluoxymesterone may increase the hypoglycemic activities of AICA ribonucleotide.
AMG-222
Minor
Fluoxymesterone may increase the hypoglycemic activities of AMG-222.
Acarbose
Minor
Fluoxymesterone may increase the hypoglycemic activities of Acarbose.
Acetohexamide
Minor
Fluoxymesterone may increase the hypoglycemic activities of Acetohexamide.
Halotestin Toxicity & Overdose Risk
Side effects of this drug include the development of masculine traits in women, acne, excess fluid retention, and high levels of calcium in the blood.
Halotestin Novel Uses: Which Conditions Have a Clinical Trial Featuring Halotestin?
10 active trials are currently underway to analyze Halotestin's potential as an effective treatment for Testicular failure, Hypogonadism and Breast Cancer.
Condition
Clinical Trials
Trial Phases
Puberty, Delayed
0 Actively Recruiting
Hypogonadism
0 Actively Recruiting
Breast
0 Actively Recruiting
Hypogonadism
0 Actively Recruiting
Gonadotrophin releasing hormone deficiency
0 Actively Recruiting
Eunuchism
0 Actively Recruiting
Hypogonadism
4 Actively Recruiting
Phase 1, Phase 2
Halotestin Reviews: What are patients saying about Halotestin?
5
Patient Review
10/6/2008
Halotestin for Deficient Activity of the Testis
5
Patient Review
1/27/2014
Halotestin for Breast Cancer that has Spread to Another Part of the Body
4.3
Patient Review
9/29/2011
Halotestin for Deficiency of a Substance that Promotes Masculinization
Patient Q&A Section about halotestin
These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.
What is the generic name for Halotestin?
"Fluoxymesterone is an androgen and anabolic steroid medication used to treat low testosterone levels in men, delayed puberty in boys, breast cancer in women, and anemia. It is taken orally."
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What does Halotestin steroid do?
"Halotestin is an Anabolic Steroid that is used to treat the symptoms of Hyopgonadism in Males and Metastatic breast cancer in Females. Halotestin may be used alone or with other medications."
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Does Halotestin increase appetite?
"The following are less common side effects (occurring in about 10-29%) of patients receiving Halotestin:
Facial hair growth (on women) Increased appetite/weight gain."
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