Testosterone Propionate

COMPOSITION:

Each ml contains: Testosterone Propionate USP 100 mg

PHARMACOLOGICAL CLASSIFICATION:

Mechanism of Acon Testosterone Propionate: It is a highly anabolic as well as androgenic steroid. It is a common oil-based injectable testosterone. The added propionate extends the acvity of the testosterone but it is sll comparavely much faster acng than other testosterone esters such as cypionate and enanthate. Propionate is most commonly injected at least every third day to keep blood levels steady. This drug is quite effecve for strength and muscle mass gains. Propionate is oen very painful injecon. Clinical Pharmacology Endogenous androgen are responsible for the normal growth and development of the male sex organs and for maintenance of secondary sex characteriscs. These effects include growth and maturaon of
prostate, seminal vesicles, penis and scrotum, development of male hair distribuon such as
beard, pubic, chest and axillary hair, laryngeal enlargement, vocal cord thickening, alteraons in
body musculature and fat distribuon.
Pharmacokinecs Testosterone esters less polar than free testosterone. Testosterone esters in oil
injected intramuscular are absorbed slowly from the lipid phase, thus testosterone enanthate
can be given at intervals of two to four weeks.Testosterone in plasma is 98% bound to a specific
testosterone estradiol binding globulin and about 2 % is free. The free testosterone concentrate
will determine its half-life. About 90 % of a dose of testosterone is excreted in the urine as
glucuronic and sulfuric acid conjugates of testosterone and its metabolites, about 6 % of a dose
is excreted in the feces, mostly in the unconjugated form.

INDICATIONS:

Testosterone propionate is a commonly manufactured, oil-based injectable testosterone
compound. The added propionate ester will slow the rate in which the steroid is released from
the injecon site, but only for a few days. Testosterone propionate is therefore comparavely
much faster acng than other testosterone esters such as cypionate or enanthate, and requires a
much more frequent dosing schedule. While cypionate and enanthate are injected on a weekly
basis, propionate is generally administered (at least) every third day. Figure one illustrates a
typical release paern aer injecon. As you can see, levels peak and begin declining quickly with
this ester of testosterone. To make Testosterone Propionate even more uncomfortable to use,
the propionate ester can be very irritang to the site of injecon. In fact, many sensive individuals
choose to stay away from Testosterone Propionate completely, their body reacng with a
pronounced soreness and low-grade fever that may last for a few days. Even the mild soreness
that is experienced by most users can be quite uncomfortable, especially when taking mulple
injecons each week. The standard esters like enanthate and cypionate, which are clearly easier
to use, are therefore much more popular among athletes.Those who are not bothered by
frequent injecons will find that propionate is quite an effecve steroid. It is of course of powerful
mass drug, capable of producing rapid gains in size and strength. At the same me the buildup of
estrogen and DHT (dihydrotestosterone) will be pronounced, so typical testosterone side effects

are to be expected. Some do consider Testosterone Propionate to be the mildest testosterone
ester, and the preferred form of this hormone for dieng/cung phases of training. Some will go so
far as to say that propionate will harden the physique. While giving the user less water and fat
retenon than one typically expects to see with a testosterone. Realiscally however, this is
nonsense. The ester is removed before testosterone is acve in the body, and likewise the ester
cannot alter the acvity of the parent steroid in any way, only slow its release. We can say that
propionate might be the favored testosterone among female bodybuilders (for those who insist
on testosterone use!) as blood levels are easier to control with it compared to other esters.
Should virilizaon symptoms develop, one would not wish to wait the weeks needed for
testosterone concentraons to fall aer a shot of enanthate for example. During a typical
Testosterone Propionate cycle one will see acon that is consistent with a testosterone. Users
sensive to gynecomasa may therefore need to addion an anestrogen. Those parcularly troubled
may find that a combinaon of Nolvadex and Proviron works especially well at prevenng/halng
this occurrence. Also unavoidable with a testosterone are androgenic side effects like oily skin,
acne, increased aggression and body/facial hair growth. Those who may have a predisposion for
male paern baldness may also find that propionate will aggravate this condion. To help combat
this we also have the opon of adding Proscar, which will reduce the buildup of DHT in many
androgen target ssues. This will help minimize related side effects (parcularly hair loss) although
it offers us no guarantees. And as with all testosterone products, propionate will also suppress
endogenous testosterone producon. The use of a testosterone smulang drug like HCG and/or
Clomid is therefore almost a requirement in order to avoid enduring a post-cycle crash.

CONTRA-INDICATIONS:

Androgens are contraindicated in men with carcinomas of the breast or with known or suspected carcinomas of the prostate and in women who are or may become pregnant.

DOSAGE AND DIRECTIONS FOR USE:

The most common dosage schedule for Testosterone Propionate (men) is to inject 50 to 100 mg, every 2nd or 3rd day. As with the more popular esters, the total weekly dosage would be in the range of 200-400 mg. As with all testosterone compounds, this drug is most appropriately suited for bulking phases of training. Women who absolutely must use an injectable testosterone should only use this preparaon. The Testosterone Propionate dosage schedule should also be more spread out for a female bodybuilder, with injecons coming every 5 to 7 days. The dosage obviously would be lower as well, generally in the range of 25 mg to 50 mg per injecon. Androgenic acvity should be less pronounced with this schedule, giving blood levels me to sufficiently decrease before the drug is administered again. In order to further reduce any risks, the duraon of this cycle should not exceed 8 weeks. Should a stronger anabolic effect be needed, a small amount of Duramin (Deca-Duralin if unavailable), Oxandrolone or Winstrol could be added. Of course the risk of nocing virilizing effects from these drugs may increase, even with the addion of a mild anabolic. Since many of the masculinizing side effects of steroid use can be irreversible, it is very important for the female athlete to monitor the dosage, duraon and incidence of side effects very closely

SIDE-EFFECTS AND SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS:

Nausea, voming, headache, skin color changes, increased/decreased sexual interest, oily skin, hair loss, and acne may occur. Pain and redness at the injecon site may also occur. If any of these effects persist or worsen, tell your doctor or pharmacist promptly. Remember that your doctor has prescribed this medicaon because he or she has judged that the benefit to you is greater than the risk of side effects. Many people using this medicaon do not have serious side effects when it is used at normal doses. Tell your doctor right away if you have any serious side effects, including: mental/mood changes (such as anxiety, depression, increased anger), trouble sleeping/snoring, signs of serious liver disease (such as persistent abdominal pain/nausea, unusual redness, yellowing eyes/skin, dark urine), hands/ankles/feet swelling, unusual redness, fast/irregular
heartbeat.

STORAGE:

Store below 30°C. Protect from light.