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Testosterone cypionate

Generic Name
Testosterone cypionate
Brand Names
Depo-testosterone
Drug Type
Small Molecule
Chemical Formula
C27H40O3
CAS Number
58-20-8
Unique Ingredient Identifier
M0XW1UBI14

Overview

Testosterone cypionate is a synthetic derivative of testosterone in the form of an oil-soluble 17 (beta)-cyclopentylpropionate ester. Its benefit compared to other testosterone derivatives is the slow rate of release after injection and longer half-life. It was developed by the company Pharmacia and Upjohn and FDA approved on July 25, 1979.

Background

Testosterone cypionate is a synthetic derivative of testosterone in the form of an oil-soluble 17 (beta)-cyclopentylpropionate ester. Its benefit compared to other testosterone derivatives is the slow rate of release after injection and longer half-life. It was developed by the company Pharmacia and Upjohn and FDA approved on July 25, 1979.

Indication

Testosterone cypionate is used in males that present conditions derived from a deficiency or absence of endogenous testosterone. These conditions are 1) primary hypogonadism, defined as the testicular failure due to cryptorchidism, bilateral torsion, orchitis, vanishing testis syndrome or orchidectomy; and 2) hypogonadotropic hypogonadism characterized by idiopathic gonadotropin, LHRH deficiency or pituitary-hypothalamic injury from tumors, trauma or radiation.

Associated Conditions

  • Hypergonadotropic Hypogonadism
  • Hypogonadotrophic Hypogonadism

Clinical Trials

Title
Posted
Study ID
Phase
Status
Sponsor
2025/04/10
Phase 2
Not yet recruiting
2024/03/12
Phase 1
Recruiting
2023/11/01
Phase 2
Recruiting
2023/10/25
Phase 2
Recruiting
2023/09/28
Phase 2
Recruiting
2023/09/15
Phase 2
Recruiting
2021/05/20
Phase 2
Recruiting
2021/02/17
Phase 1
Completed
Parc de Salut Mar
2021/02/01
Phase 1
Recruiting
2020/09/22
Phase 2
Active, not recruiting

FDA Drug Approvals

Approved Product
Manufacturer
NDC Code
Route
Strength
Effective Date
A-S Medication Solutions
50090-4921
INTRAMUSCULAR
200 mg in 1 mL
3/26/2019
Physicians Total Care, Inc.
54868-0216
INTRAMUSCULAR
200 mg in 1 mL
1/12/2011
Eugia US LLC
55150-277
INTRAMUSCULAR
200 mg in 1 mL
10/21/2023
Asclemed USA, Inc.
76420-645
INTRAMUSCULAR
200 mg in 1 mL
11/20/2023
A-S Medication Solutions
50090-4446
INTRAMUSCULAR
200 mg in 1 mL
11/3/2020
Eugia US LLC
55150-278
INTRAMUSCULAR
2000 mg in 10 mL
10/21/2023
Cipla USA Inc.
69097-802
INTRAMUSCULAR
200 mg in 1 mL
8/11/2021
Cipla USA Inc.
69097-537
INTRAMUSCULAR
200 mg in 1 mL
8/30/2023
Physicians Total Care, Inc.
54868-3669
INTRAMUSCULAR
100 mg in 1 mL
2/2/2012
Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA Inc.
0143-9726
INTRAMUSCULAR
200 mg in 1 mL
3/14/2022

EMA Drug Approvals

Approved Product
Authorization Holder
Status
Issued Date
No EMA approvals found for this drug.

HSA Drug Approvals

Approved Product
Manufacturer
Approval Number
Dosage Form
Strength
Approval Date
DEPO-TESTOSTERONE STERILE SOLUTION 100 mg/ml
SIN04518P
INJECTION
100 mg/ml
5/23/1990

NMPA Drug Approvals

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No NMPA approvals found for this drug.

PPB Drug Approvals

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Registration No.
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Registration Date
No PPB approvals found for this drug.

TGA Drug Approvals

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No TGA approvals found for this drug.
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