OXANDROLONE

Overview

OXANDROLONE is a Schedule H drug.
Oxandrolone is a man-made steroid, similar to the naturally occurring steroid testosterone. Oxandrolone is an "anabolic" steroid that promotes the growth of muscle tissue. Oxandrolone is used to help you regain weight lost after surgery, severe trauma or chronic infections. Oxandrolone is also used in people who cannot gain or maintain a healthy weight for unknown medical reasons. Oxandrolone is also used to decrease muscle loss caused by using steroid medicines and to reduce bone pain in people with osteoporosis.

Usage

OXANDROLONE is generally used to treat: Osteoporosis
OXANDROLONE can address symptoms like: Weight Loss (unintentional)

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is it safe on my liver?
A: Check with your Doctor first

Q: Is it safe on my kidney?
A: Check with your Doctor first

Q: Can I take it with alcohol?
A: Not Safe

Q: Is it safe for children?
A: Ask your doctor

Q: Can it be taken during pregnancy?
A: Dangerous – Studies indicate Human-Fetal Risk

Q: Is it safe to take for someone breastfeeding?
A: Not Safe

How Do I Take It?

Route of Administration: Oral

Precautions

Caution should be exercised in patients with history of heart, kidney or liver disease, jaundice, enlarged prostate, breast or prostate cancer, allergy, bleeding or clotting problems, high level of cholesterol in blood, increased level of calcium in blood, who are taking anticoagulants and other drugs, during pregnancy and breastfeeding. Monitor blood counts and liver functions regularly while taking this medication. Avoid excess dosage.


Common Side-Effects

OXANDROLONE : Nausea, Vomit, Head Headache, Hair Loss

Serious Side-Effects

OXANDROLONE : Depression, Snoring, Mood Swings, Anxiety, Difficulty Sleeping

Rare Side-Effects

OXANDROLONE : Dizziness, Difficulty Breathing, Face Swelling

Disease Interactions

OXANDROLONE can interfere with: Prostate Cancer, Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia, Breast Cancer, Acute Liver Failure, Acute Renal Failure, Edema, Congestive Heart Disease, Ischemic Heart Disease, Hyperlipidemia, Polycythemia, Diabetes Mellitus, Hyperparathyroidism, Hypercalcaemia, Hyperthyroidism, Hypothyroidism

Technical Classification

OXANDROLONE is categorized as: ANDROGENS AND ANABOLIC STEROIDS / SEX HORMONES / HORMONES

Storage Conditions

Room Temperature (Between 15 To 25 C)

Available Alternatives

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