Cernos Gel 1%w/w

About Brand Name Of The Drug

Cernos Gel 1% w/w is a prescribed medicated gel. The drug is available in the name of Androgel in the US market. The medicated gel comes as a composite sachet of 5mg pack. It is generally indicated as the part of androgen replacement therapy in patients who are subjected to the low levels of testosterone in their body and various other health problems such as impotence, infertility, low sex drive, depressive mood, and bone loss.

About The Drug 

The drug is used to combat the low levels of testosterone in the patients. The indication proves to be of utmost importance in conditions like delayed puberty, impotence and other imbalanced hormone levels. In described situations, the testosterone levels in the body come down to a very lower value.

About Salt Of The Drug

Testosterone is a naturally occurring sex hormone released from the testicles of the male and in a very small amount from the female ovaries. In conditions where the testosterone levels of the body fall due to the underlying conditions, this can be used as the prescribed medicine.

The testosterone gel is an externally applicable medicated gel used to treat the problems of the patient with imbalanced testosterone levels.

The drug supplies the synthetic testosterone to the body in order to combat the ailments.

Medical Uses Of The Drug

• The drug is extensively used in conditions where a hormonal balance of the patient plays a customized role.
•  Be it in conditions like impotence followed by the proper erectile functioning of the penis or the semen productions is either disabled or is extremely less. 
• Also used for various problems associated with the low levels of testosterone such as infertility, low sex drive, tiredness, depressive mood, and even bone loss
• In teenage patients, the medicine can also be prescribed for delayed puberty set occurring in the patients
• Not only this the cernos gel is also subjected to be used in cases of breast cancer.

Working Of A Drug 

• The cernos gel generally works by restoring the levels of imbalanced testosterone level in the body of the patient. The levels subsequently lead to the proper growth and development of the male sex organs as well as the secondary sexual characteristics of the patient.
• As per the application of the drug the medicated gel lasts for a time period of about 24 hours followed by the series of another application.

Side Effects 

The following side effects can be listed to be associated with the use of cernos gel :

• Weight gain
• Male pattern baldness
• Headache 
• Tenderness
• Acne
• Decreased libido
• Elevated cholesterol levels
• Pain at the site of injection
• Dry mouth or change in taste
• In females, it may lead to side effects like lactation suppression, menstruation imbalance, local irritation, etc.

How To Use 

• The drug is being used for external use only.
• Hands and site should be properly washed prior to the application of the drug. Use of other medicated products should be avoided with the drug.
• It should be applied once in a day probably during the morning hours
• A little amount of the drug should be used in order to form a thin layer otherwise excessive layer shall cause the pilling of the drug product and shall also lead to an uncomfortable feeling.
• The gel should be applied carefully so that it does not spread to the genitals which may otherwise lead to irritation
• Strictly contact with eyes should be prevented while using the product. 

Drugs That Are Known To Interact With This Medicine

Various susceptible interactions associated with the drug are as follow:

• The interactions of corticosteroids are extensively seen with cernos gel. 
• Apart from that anticoagulants are also found to have severe interaction with the drug.
• Aspirin is also found to interact with the drug

When To Avoid Taking The Drug

The drug should be extensively avoided in conditions of

• Pregnancy, as even the clinical data are evidence that it may possible cause a threat to the fetus resulting in various fetal abnormalities
• Use of crenos is strictly avoided during lactation as well, as data have proved that it could pose serious toxicity to the baby during breastfeeding
• The drug should also be avoided during alcohol intakes
• Male patients with prostate cancer should also avoid the use of the drug.

Things To Avoid When Using The Drug

• The drug should be with caution in cases of patients with fluid retention and edema.
• Should not be taken empty stomach.

General Information  

• Strictly used for external use only
• Proper hygiene should be maintained during the use of the product.
• An excessive amount of the drug should not be used and careful application of the drug should be taken into account.
• The drug should not be taken in cases of pre-existing conditions like those of allergy, upcoming or prior surgery, etc.
• Proper dosage should be scheduled by the doctor only depending upon the severity of the conditions.
• The drug should not be stopped abruptly as it may also lead to rebound effects.

Precautions

Explain each of the following points accordingly:

• Alcohol- the drug should not be taken with alcohol which could lead to possible drug interaction
• Pregnancy- strictly should not be taken in pregnancy patients as it could lead to possible foetal abnormalities in the foetus and even the death of the foetus.
• Driving- no, such drug interaction is found to see with the drug while driving hence is relatively safe.
• Organs (such as liver and kidney)- Drug should be used in kidney patients with caution particularly concerned with disorders of fluid retention
• Lactation- The drug should not be prescribed during the lactation time as it could lead to severe drug interaction and may even cause toxicity during breastfeeding the baby.

Storage

• The drug should be stored at room temperature.
• The drug should be prevented from direct heat or sunlight.
• It should be kept away from the reach of children 

General FAQs Regarding The Drug

How long does a patient need to use cernos gel before considering any improvements of the conditions?

Ans: About 2 weeks to 1 month is the most probable time it takes to report any kind of improvements in the subjects. However result may also vary from one patient to another.

Is the product habit forming in nature?

Ans: Yes, cernos gel is habit forming in nature and can also be associated to induce drowsiness in the subjected patients.

Can cernos gel cause aggressive behaviour patterns in patients?

Ans: Yes, it is also known to be one of the side effect of the drug.The drug activates certain areas of the brain in association with the hormonal up and downs in the body which leads to aggressive behaviour in the patients.

What should be done if the patient skips a dose?

Ans: The missed dose should be taken as soon as you think about it but in case if the time period of actual dose intake is close then completely skip the missed dose and continue with the normal dosage schedule of the drug.