Oxandrolone
The Generic name of this drug
Treatment Summary
A synthetic hormone with the ability to increase muscle growth and strength as well as promote male characteristics.
Oxandrin
is the brand name
Oxandrolone, also known as Oxandrin, is approved by the FDA for 10 uses like Obesity and Osteoarthritis (OA) .
Oxandrolone is a type of anabolic steroid used to help people who have lost a lot of weight due to surgery, infection, or injury gain weight. It is also used to counteract the muscle-weakening effects of taking corticosteroids for a long time and to reduce pain from weakening bones caused by osteoporosis. Anabolic steroids are a synthetic form of testosterone.
Oxandrolones attach to androgen receptors in specific areas of the body.
The suggested dosage of Oxandrin depends upon the diagnosed condition, which may include Obesity, Amino acid catabolism disorder and corticosteroid therapy. The amount of dosage will vary, contingent upon the method of delivery provided in the below table.
Oxandrin has five contraindications and should not be utilized alongside the conditions specified in the following table.
Oxandrin Contraindications
There are 20 known major drug interactions with Oxandrin.
The lowest toxic dose of oxandrolone when taken orally in mice and dogs has been found to be greater than 5,000mg/kg.
211 active clinical trials are currently being conducted to assess the effectiveness of Oxandrin as a weight gain therapy, Obesity treatment and Osteoarthritis (OA) remedy.
4.7
Patient Review
1/28/2009
Oxandrin for Metabolic Process Which Breaks Down Substances in the Body
This treatment is effective on its own, and has the same effect as if taken with marinol.
3.7
2/16/2009
Oxandrin for Inherited Disorder of Continuing Episodes of Swelling
This medicine has been helpful in managing my hereditary angioedema.
These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.
This medication helps people regain weight that they have lost because of certain medical conditions. These include surgery, chronic infection, trauma, and the long-term use of corticosteroid medication such as hydrocortisone or prednisone. The medication is also used to relieve bone pain that is caused by bone loss, such as osteoporosis.
Answered by AI
Oxandrolone is a controlled substance that is classified as a non-narcotic drug.
Oxandrin® oral tablets contain 2.5 mg or 10 mg of the anabolic steroid oxandrolone.
Oxandrolone is a medication that belongs to a class of hormones called androgenic hormones. This medication works by increasing the amount of protein the body makes. More muscle and increased body weight occur when there is more protein.
