Testosterone Propionate

**Semantic type:** Organic Chemical|Pharmacologic Substance

**Definition:** A short acting oil-based injectable formulation of testosterone. Testosterone inhibits gonadotropin secretion from the pituitary gland and ablates estrogen production in the ovaries, thereby decreasing endogenous estrogen levels. In addition, this agent promotes the maintenance of male sex characteristics and is indicated for testosterone replacement in hypogonadal males. (NCI04)

**Synonyms:** - (17beta)-17-(1-Oxopropoxy)androst-4-en-3-one - Anertan - Enarmon - Enarmon - Neo-Hombreol - Orchisterone-P - Oreton - Perandren (Amp.) - Synerone - Synerone - TESTOSTERONE PROPIONATE - Testex - Testex - Testosterone propionate - Testosterone-17beta-Propionate - Testoviron (amps) - Virormone - Virormone - neo-Hombreol