Methyltestosterone
Methyltestosterone
Definition
A methylated synthetic androgen receptor agonist with anabolic effects. Methyltestosterone, mimicking testosterone, binds to cytosolic androgen receptors, and the subsequent nuclear transfer of the ligand-receptor complex induces transcription initiation of androgen responsive genes. The gene products are responsible for normal growth and development of male sex organs and secondary sex characteristics. The agent also causes retention of nitrogen, sodium, potassium, phosphorus, as well as calcium.
Also known as (17Beta)-17-hydroxy-17-methylandrost-4-en-3-one, 17 Alpha-methyl-delta4-androsten-17beta-ol-4-one, 17-Methyltestosterone, Android, Eldec, Ero Test, Estratest, Glosso-Sterandryl, Malogen, Metandren, Methitest, METHYLTESTOSTERONE, Methyltestosteronum, Neohombreol M, Orchisterone-M, Oreton Methyl, Testomet, Testotonic B, Testovis, Testred, Virilon — per NCIT
Also identified as
- ATC G03BA02 per RXNORM
- ATC G03EK01 per RXNORM
- NCIT NCIT:C648 per NCIT
- SCTID 126161000 per RXNORM
- SCTID 42348003 per RXNORM
- UNII V9EFU16ZIF per RXNORM
Indications
| Disease | Relation | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Breast neoplasm | may treat | MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work) |
| Erectile dysfunction | may treat | MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work) |
| Hypogonadism | may treat | MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work) |
Organ Effects
| Organ | Side effect / interaction | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Genitourinary system | may treat a disease of this organ | DERIVED · CC BY 4.0 |
| Gonad | may treat a disease of this organ | DERIVED · CC BY 4.0 |
| Reproductive system | may treat a disease of this organ | DERIVED · CC BY 4.0 |
3 entries above are marked DERIVED: Atlas Médico inferred them by combining two sourced claims, and no source asserts these links directly. Treat them as a navigation aid, not as a clinical statement.