FDA-APPROVED
AveedActive: Testosterone Undecanoate
Quick reference: Loading: 750 mg IM at week 0 and week 4. Maintenance: 750 mg IM every 10 weeks thereafter.
Fast facts
Active
Testosterone Undecanoate
Maker
Endo Pharmaceuticals
FDA Approval
2014
Half-life
~33 days
Form
750 mg / 3 mL IM injection in castor oil vehicle.
Indication
FDA-approved for primary or hypogonadotropic hypogonadism in adult males. Distributed in the US under a Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategy (REMS) program due to pulmonary oil microembolism risk.
Dose schedule
Loading: 750 mg IM at week 0 and week 4. Maintenance: 750 mg IM every 10 weeks thereafter.
Recommended monitoring
Trough TT, sensitive E2, hematocrit, PSA. POME risk requires 30-minute in-office observation after each injection per REMS.
Clinical notes
Long-acting depot. The infrequent dosing schedule trades steadier levels for less frequent injections but requires REMS-trained administration.
Controlled substance. Testosterone esters are Schedule III in the United States. A valid prescription from a DEA-registered prescriber is required. This page is research informational reference only.
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Frequently asked
What is the typical dose schedule for Aveed?
Loading: 750 mg IM at week 0 and week 4. Maintenance: 750 mg IM every 10 weeks thereafter.
What is the half-life of Testosterone Undecanoate?
Aveed has a half-life of approximately ~33 days. Steady-state plasma levels are reached after roughly four to six half-lives of consistent dosing.
What monitoring labs are recommended on Aveed?
Trough TT, sensitive E2, hematocrit, PSA. POME risk requires 30-minute in-office observation after each injection per REMS.
Is Aveed the same as compounded testosterone undecanoate?
Aveed is a finished FDA-approved drug product with consistent quality control. Compounded testosterone undecanoate produced by 503A or 503B pharmacies contains the same active ester but is not held to identical manufacturing standards. Verify the Certificate of Analysis when using a compound.
Is Aveed a controlled substance?
Yes. Testosterone and its esters are Schedule III controlled substances in the United States. A valid prescription from a DEA-registered prescriber is required to obtain Aveed legally. State-level regulations may impose additional restrictions.
Related
For research informational use only. Not medical advice. Aveed is a registered trademark of Endo Pharmaceuticals. Consult a qualified healthcare provider before any clinical decision. ASCEND, ascendpeptide.org