Testosterone cypionate injectable solution is available as a brand-name drug and a generic drug. Brand name: Depo-testosterone.
Testosterone cypionate comes only in the form of an injectable solution given into your muscle. You can give this medication to yourself at home after your doctor shows you how.
Testosterone cypionate is used to treat symptoms of hypogonadism in males. In this condition, males don't produce enough of the sex hormone testosterone.
Heart effects warning: There haven’t been any long-term studies done to know if testosterone replacement therapy in men has a negative effect on heart health. However, short-term studies have shown that this drug may increase your risk of a heart attack, stroke, or death.
Liver problems warning: Using high doses of this drug for a long period of time can increase your risk of liver problems. These problems include liver cancer and hepatitis. These are serious conditions that can be life-threatening.
Blood clots warning: This drug may raise your risk of developing blood clots in your lungs or the deep veins of your legs.
Misuse warning: Testosterone can be misused. There is an increased risk if you take the drug at higher doses than your doctor prescribes, or if you use it along with other anabolic steroids. Misusing testosterone can lead to serious health problems. These problems include heart attack, heart failure, depression, and psychosis. Your doctor can tell you more about the risks of testosterone misuse.