- Replacement therapy in adult males for conditions associated with a deficiency or absence of endogenous testosterone.
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Drug | Dosing Regimen | Dose Limit/ Maximum Dose |
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AndrogelR 1% (testosterone) | 1% starting dose: 50 mg of testosterone applied topically QD. Dose may be titrated to a maximum of 100 mg QD based on serum testosterone level. | 10 gm gel/day |
Drug | Dosing Regimen | Authorization Limit |
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Axiron | 30 mg of testosterone (1 pump actuation) applied topically QD to each axilla. Dose may be titrated to a maximum of 120 mg QD based on serum testosterone level. Dose should be titrated to maintain serum testosterone in the range of 300-1050 ng/dL. | Length of Benefit |
Fortesta | 40 mg of testosterone (4 pump actuations) applied topically QD to the thighs. Dose may be titrated to a maximum of 70 mg (4 pump actuations on one thigh and 3 pump actuations on the other thigh) QD based on serum testosterone level. Dose should be titrated to maintain serum testosterone in the range of ≥500 and <1250 ng/dL. | Length of benefit |
Testim | 5 gm of gel (50 mg of testosterone applied topically QD to the shoulders and/or upper arms. Dose may be titrated to a maximum of 100 mg QD based on serum testosterone level. Dose should be titrated to maintain serum testosterone in the range of 300-1000 ng/dL. | Length of benefit |
Vogelxo | 50 mg of testosterone (one tube or one packet or 4 pump actuations) applied topically QD at approximately the same time each day to the shoulders and/or upper arms. Dose may be titrated to a maximum of 100 mg QD based on serum testosterone level. Dose should be titrated to maintain serum testosterone in the range of 300-1000 ng/dL. | Length of benefit |
Natesto | 11 mg of testosterone (2 pump actuations; 1 actuation per nostril) administered intranasally TID. Discontinue therapy when total testosterone concentration consistently exceeds 1050 ng/dL, Alternative treatment should be considered if total testosterone concentration is consistently below 300 ng/dL. | Length of Benefit |
Testosterone | 50 mg of testosterone (4 pump actuations, two 25 mg packets, or one 50 mg packet) applied topically QD in the morning to the shoulders and upper arms and/or abdomen area (preferably at the same time every day). Dose may be titrated to 100 mg as instructed by the physician. Dose should be titrated to maintain normal range of 298-1043 ng/dL. | Length of Benefit |