Targretin Gel and Testosterone Enanthate

• Generic Name: bexarotene topical
• Dosage Forms: gel
• Other Brand Names: Targretin topical

Targretin is a cancer medication that interferes with the growth and spread of cancer cells in the body.

Targretin (for the skin) is used to treat skin lesions caused by cutaneous T-cell lymphoma (CTCL). This medicine is usually given after other cancer medications have been tried without successful treatment.

Targretin may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

• Generic Name: testosterone
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Aveed, Delatestryl, Depo-Testosterone, Testosterone Cypionate, Testosterone Enanthate, Testosterone undecanoate, Xyosted, Androderm, AndroGel Packets, AndroGel Pump 125 g/actuation, FIRST-Testosterone, Fortesta, Testim, Vogelxo, Androgel, Axiron, Natesto, Striant

Testosterone is a naturally occurring sex hormone produced in a man's testicles. Small amounts of testosterone are also produced in a woman's ovaries and adrenal system.

Testosterone Enanthate is used in men and boys to treat conditions caused by a lack of this hormone, such as delayed puberty, impotence, or other hormonal imbalances. This medicine is not for use in treating low testosterone without certain medical conditions or due to getting older.

Testosterone enanthate is used in women to treat breast cancer that has spread to other parts of the body (metastatic) and cannot be treated with surgery.

Testosterone will not enhance athletic performance and should not be used for that purpose.

Testosterone Enanthate may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.