depo-testadiol
Depo-Testadiol is a combination medicine containing Estradiol Cypionate and Testosterone Cypionate.
Estradiol Cypionate and Testosterone Cypionate · by Pharmacia and Upjohn
Key facts
- Active ingredient
- Estradiol Cypionate and Testosterone Cypionate
- Form
- Injectable
- Strength
- Estradiol Cypionate 2MG/ML; Testosterone Cypionate 50MG/ML
- Type
- Prescription (Rx)
- Brand or generic
- Brand-name
- Manufacturer
- Pharmacia and Upjohn
- Half-life
- about 10 to 100 minutes (how long it stays in your system)
- FDA application
- NDA017968
- Availability
- Discontinued (per FDA)
How long does Estradiol Cypionate and Testosterone Cypionate stay in your body?
The elimination half-life of estradiol cypionate and testosterone cypionate is about 10 to 100 minutes — the time it takes the body to clear about half of it. As a rule of thumb, a medicine is mostly gone after roughly 4 to 5 half-lives, though this varies from person to person with age and kidney or liver function. This is the half-life of the natural testosterone hormone itself. The FDA label notes "considerable variation... ranging from 10 to 100 minutes," reflecting how quickly free testosterone is cleared. Two caveats matter for "how long it stays in your system": (1) Formulation dominates. Injectable esters are slow-release depots that far outlast the hormone's own half-life — testosterone cypionate ~8 days, enanthate ~4.5 days, undecanoate weeks — and oral testosterone undecanoate (Jatenzo, Kyzatrex) is a prodrug cleaved to testosterone. The 10-100 minute figure is the hormone's intrinsic clearance, not the duration of a shot. (2) Testosterone converts to active metabolites — dihydrotestosterone (DHT) and estradiol — that circulate on their own timelines. Inactivation occurs primarily in the liver, so hepatic impairment can slow clearance; ~90% is excreted in urine as conjugates. Half-life is not the drug-test detection window: anti-doping tests use the testosterone/epitestosterone ratio and isotope analysis and can flag use for far longer than clearance of the hormone.
This is general information, not medical advice. It doesn’t tell you when a drug test would read negative (tests detect substances for different, often longer, windows) or when it’s safe to take another dose — ask your pharmacist or prescriber. Source: AndroGel (testosterone gel) FDA label, DailyMed — Clinical Pharmacology.
Dosage forms
Injectable
The forms currently marketed in the U.S., per the FDA National Drug Code Directory.
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Frequently asked questions
- Is there a coupon or discount for Depo-Testadiol?
- pharmaranks is an independent ratings site, not a pharmacy — we don't issue coupons or sell Depo-Testadiol. To pay less, ask your prescriber or pharmacist whether a generic equivalent exists, check the manufacturer's copay/savings card and patient-assistance program, and compare a pharmacy discount card against your insurance copay. Prices vary by pharmacy, insurance, and location, so always confirm at the counter. This is general reference, not medical or financial advice.
- Who makes Depo-Testadiol?
- Depo-Testadiol is marketed by Pharmacia and Upjohn. You can see Pharmacia and Upjohn's full profile, rating, and other products on pharmaranks.
- Is Depo-Testadiol a brand-name or generic drug?
- Depo-Testadiol is a brand-name product with the active ingredient Estradiol Cypionate and Testosterone Cypionate.
- Is Depo-Testadiol available over the counter?
- No. Depo-Testadiol is a prescription (Rx) medication in the US — you need a prescription from a licensed clinician (in person or via telehealth); it isn't sold over the counter. For some conditions there are OTC alternatives — ask your pharmacist.
- What forms does Depo-Testadiol come in?
- Depo-Testadiol is currently marketed as injectable, per the FDA's National Drug Code Directory.
- Is Depo-Testadiol FDA-registered?
- Depo-Testadiol is on record with the U.S. FDA under application number NDA017968. You can verify this on its official FDA label.
Information is sourced from public FDA regulatory data. Provided for general reference only — not medical advice. Always consult a licensed professional and the current prescribing information.
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