Xyosted – Testosterone Enanthate Auto-Injector

Xyosted is a prescription medicine used as hormone replacement therapy in adult men who have low or no testosterone due to certain medical conditions.

Key Features

• First FDA-approved subcutaneous testosterone enanthate auto-injector for once-weekly at-home therapy.
• Available in three dosage strengths: 50 mg, 75 mg, and 100 mg.
• Designed for easy self-administration with a single-dose, disposable QuickShot® auto-injector.

Usage Instructions

The typical starting dosage of Xyosted for adults with low testosterone levels is 75 mg injected once per week. After 6 weeks, testosterone levels are checked, and the dosage may be adjusted accordingly.

Warnings and Precautions

Boxed warning: Risk of increased blood pressure

Xyosted has a boxed warning about the risk of increased blood pressure. Increased blood pressure caused by Xyosted can result in serious heart problems, which can be life-threatening.

Common Side Effects

• Headache
• Back pain
• Acne
• Injection site bruising
• Increased hematocrit
• Increased prostate-specific antigen (PSA)

Scientific References

1. Antares Pharma. (2018). Antares Receives FDA Approval of Xyosted™ (Testosterone Enanthate) Injection for Testosterone Replacement Therapy in Adult Males. Retrieved from GlobeNewswire
2. Healthline. (n.d.). Xyosted: Uses, Dosage, Side Effects & Warnings. Retrieved from Healthline
3. Drugs.com. (n.d.). Xyosted: Uses, Dosage, Side Effects & Warnings. Retrieved from Drugs.com
4. Medical News Today. (n.d.). Xyosted side effects: Mild to serious and how to manage them. Retrieved from Medical News Today