Drug details

Halotestin (fluoxymesterone)

type of Anabolic Steroids

Halotestin (fluoxymesterone) is a male hormone (androgen) used in men as replacement therapy in conditions associated with symptoms of deficiency or absence of endogenous testosterone, and in delayed puberty. Halotestin may also be used in some women for palliation of androgen-responsive recurrent breast cancer. The brand name Halotestin is discontinued, but generic versions may be available.

This drug may have the following side effects:

• headache
• nausea
• vomiting
• hair loss, and
• skin color changes
• increased/decreased sexual interest
• oily skin
• acne
  

The following drugs are related to Halotestin, either as a replacement or used together:

• Abraxane (albumin-bound paclitaxel for injectable suspension)
• Kadcyla (ado-trastuzumab emtansine injection for iv use)
• Androxy (fluoxymesterone tablets)
• Aromasin (exemestane)
• Taxotere (docetaxel for injection)
• Fareston (toremifene)
• Fentora (fentanyl buccal tablet)
• Ibrance (palbociclib capsules for oral administration)
• Perjeta (pertuzumab)

The following supplements are related to Halotestin, and may be used together with the drug:

• Folic Acid (s.)
• Olive (s.)
• Vitamin A (s.)
• Beta-Carotene (s.)