Sustanon

Sustanon 250

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Sustanon 250 is a trade name for an oil-based injectable blend of four esterized testosterone compounds:^{[citation needed]}

• 30 mg testosterone propionate
• 60 mg testosterone phenylpropionate
• 60 mg testosterone isocaproate
• 100 mg testosterone decanoate

Sustanon 100 was similar, though with three esters. This smaller dose was usually for pediatric use.

• 20 mg testosterone propionate
• 40 mg testosterone phenylpropionate
• 40 mg testosterone isocaproate

Sustanon 100 has not been produced since 2009. ^[1]

The different testosterone esters provide for different half lives. Esterization of the testosterone molecules provides for a sustained (but non-linear) release of testosterone from the injection depot into the blood plasma.

While the intention of the mixed testosterone esters in Sustanon is to provide more stable serum testosterone levels, a single long-ester testosterone, such as testosterone cypionate or testosterone enanthate, may actually provide more stable serum testosterone levels. It is the preferred method of testosterone replacement in the UK as detailed in the British National Formulary.^{[citation needed]}

There has been a worldwide shortage of Sustanon 250 since August 2011, due to licensing problems. Patients usually taking Sustanon are advised by physicians to switch to a different formulation of testosterone until Sustanon is available again. ^[2]

Sustanon is a fairly popular anabolic steroid product among bodybuilders and athletes^[3] for muscle building purposes as well as other reasons such as andropause.^{[citation needed]}

See also

• Testosterone

References

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