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Methyltestosterone

Generic Name
Methyltestosterone
Brand Names
Covaryx, Methitest
Drug Type
Small Molecule
Chemical Formula
C20H30O2
CAS Number
58-18-4
Unique Ingredient Identifier
V9EFU16ZIF

Overview

A synthetic anabolic steroid used for treating men with testosterone deficiency or similar androgen replacement therapies. Also, has antineoplastic properties and so has been used secondarily in women with advanced breast cancer. Methyltestosterone is a schedule III drug in the US.

Indication

Methyltestosterone is an anabolic steroid hormone used to treat men with a testosterone deficiency. It is also used in women to treat breast cancer, breast pain, swelling due to pregnancy, and with the addition of estrogen it can treat symptoms of menopause.

Associated Conditions

  • Hypergonadotropic Hypogonadism
  • Idiopathic Hypogonadotropic Hypogonadism
  • Metastatic Breast Cancer
  • Puberty, Delayed
  • Testosterone Deficiency

FDA Drug Approvals

Approved Product
Manufacturer
NDC Code
Route
Strength
Effective Date
Amneal Pharmaceuticals of New York LLC
0115-7037
ORAL
10 mg in 1 1
5/28/2019
Novitium Pharma LLC
70954-255
ORAL
10 mg in 1 1
2/22/2022
Syntho Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
66576-284
ORAL
2.5 mg in 1 1
12/7/2022
ANI Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
62559-149
ORAL
2.5 mg in 1 1
12/1/2017
Syntho Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
66576-283
ORAL
1.25 mg in 1 1
12/7/2022
Bryant Ranch Prepack
63629-1979
ORAL
2.5 mg in 1 1
12/1/2017
CENTRIX PHARMACEUTICAL, INC,
11528-010
ORAL
2.5 mg in 1 1
1/25/2020
Amneal Pharmaceuticals of New York LLC
53746-078
ORAL
2.5 mg in 1 1
12/31/2023
Bryant Ranch Prepack
72162-1748
ORAL
1.25 mg in 1 1
8/29/2023
CENTRIX PHARMACEUTICAL, INC,
11528-020
ORAL
1.25 mg in 1 1
1/25/2020

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
No HSA approvals found for this drug.

NMPA Drug Approvals

Approved Product
Company
Approval Number
Drug Type
Dosage Form
Approval Date
No NMPA approvals found for this drug.

PPB Drug Approvals

Approved Product
Registration No.
Company
Licence No.
Strength
Registration Date
METHYLTESTOSTERONE CAP 25MG
N/A
N/A
N/A
4/28/1982

TGA Drug Approvals

Approved Product
ARTG ID
Sponsor
Registration Type
Status
Registration Date
No TGA approvals found for this drug.

Health Canada Drug Approvals

Approved Product
Company
DIN
Dosage Form
Strength
Market Date
METANDREN 25MG
novartis pharmaceuticals canada inc
00005630
Tablet - Oral
25 MG / TAB
12/31/1992
METANDREN 10MG
novartis pharmaceuticals canada inc
00005622
Tablet - Oral
10 MG / TAB
12/31/1993

CIMA AEMPS Drug Approvals

Approved Product
Company
Registration Number
Pharmaceutical Form
Prescription Type
Status
No CIMA AEMPS (Spain) approvals found for this drug.

Philippines FDA Drug Approvals

Approved Product
Company
License Number
Dosage Form
Strength
Approval Date
No Philippines FDA approvals found for this drug.

Saudi SFDA Drug Approvals

Approved Product
Company
License Number
Dosage Form
Strength
Approval Date
No Saudi SFDA approvals found for this drug.

Malaysia NPRA Drug Approvals

Approved Product
Company
Registration Number
Dosage Form
Strength
Approval Date
No Malaysia NPRA approvals found for this drug.

UK EMC Drug Information

Medicine Name
MA Holder
MA Number
Pharmaceutical Form
Active Ingredient
Authorization Date
No UK EMC drug information found for this drug.

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