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Halotestin

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OVERDOSE

There have been no reports of acute overdosage with the androgens.

CONTRAINDICATIONS

  1. Known hypersensitivity to the drug
  2. Males with carcinoma of the breast
  3. Males with known or suspected carcinoma of the prostate gland
  4. Women known or suspected to be pregnant
  5. Patients with serious cardiac, hepatic or renal disease

Last reviewed on RxList: 10/14/2008
This monograph has been modified to include the generic and brand name in many instances.

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