Testosterone isocaproate
Testosterone isocaproate is an ester of the androgen and anabolic steroid (AAS) testosterone which was first introduced in the 1970s. It is a prodrug of testosterone and is considered a medium- to long-acting form of testosterone. Testosterone isocaproate is marketed in many countries throughout the world, including under the brand names Sustanon and Omnadren.
Chemistry[edit | edit source]
Testosterone isocaproate is a synthetic anabolic steroid and a testosterone ester. It is or has been a component of Sustanon, along with testosterone propionate, testosterone phenylpropionate, and testosterone decanoate. Testosterone isocaproate is the isocaproate ester of testosterone, or the isohexanoate ester of testosterone.
Pharmacology[edit | edit source]
As a prodrug of testosterone, testosterone isocaproate is considered to be a natural and bioidentical form of testosterone. It has an elimination half-life of about 7 to 9 days in the body, which makes it a medium- to long-acting ester.
Society and culture[edit | edit source]
Testosterone isocaproate is marketed in many countries throughout the world, including under the brand names Sustanon and Omnadren. It is available as an oil solution for intramuscular injection.
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