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What is Prescribing information?

The FDA package insert formatted in easy-to-find categories for health professionals and clinicians.

Striant Prescribing Information: Indications & Dosage

 STRIANT® (testosterone buccal) Structural Formula Illustration

Striant® (testosterone) is indicated for replacement therapy in males for conditions associated with a deficiency or absence of endogenous testosterone:

Primary hypogonadism (congenital or acquired) – testicular failure due to cryptorchidism, bilateral torsion, orchitis, vanishing testis syndrome, orchidectomy, Klinefelter's syndrome, chemotherapy, or toxic damagefrom alcohol or heavy metals. These men usually have low serum testosterone levels and gonadotropins (FSH, LH) above the normal range.

Hypogonadotropic hypogonadism (co...

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What is Patient information?

Easy-to-read and understand detailed drug information and pill images for the patient or caregiver from Cerner Multum.

Striant Patient Information: Side Effects

If you experience any of the following serious side effects, stop using testosterone buccal system and seek emergency medical attention or contact your doctor immediately:

  • an allergic reaction (difficulty breathing; closing of the throat; swelling of the lips, tongue, or face; or hives);
  • nausea or vomiting;
  • changes in skin color;
  • swelling of the ankles or legs;
  • breathing disturbances, including those associated with sleep;
  • too frequent or prolonged erections;
  • liver damage (yellowing of the skin or eyes,...

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What is Consumer information?

A concise overview of the drug for the patient or caregiver from First DataBank.

Striant Consumer Information: Uses

This medication contains testosterone. It is used for hormone replacement in men who are not able to produce enough testosterone (e.g., hypogonadism). This medication is absorbed through your gums, enters your bloodstream, and helps your body reach normal testosterone levels.

Testosterone helps the body to produce sperm and to develop and maintain the male sexual characteristics (masculinity), such as a deep voice and body hair. It also helps to maintain muscle and prevent bone loss and is necessary for natural sexual ability/interest.

This drug should not be used by women.

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What is Striant Consumer Information?

Warnings - Uses - How to Use - Side Effects - Precautions - Drug Interactions and More

Striant - User Reviews

Striant User Reviews

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