Methenolone Acetate
Methenolone Acetate is an anabolic-androgenic steroid derived from dihydrotestosterone, known for its relatively mild androgenic properties and strong anabolic effects. It is typically used in clinical settings to promote weight gain and tissue building in patients with wasting conditions, severe infections, or after major surgery.
An anabolic steroid used to promote weight gain and tissue repair in catabolic or wasting conditions.
Key facts at a glance
- RxNorm
- 29653
- Generic
- Methenolone Acetate
- Class
- pin-variant
- Brands
- —
- Availability
- rx
- Lactation
- unknown
- Routes
- —
- Forms
- —
- Regions
- US, EU, CN, JP
- Monitoring
- —
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Used to treat negative nitrogen balance states, including cachexia (wasting syndrome), severe illness or infection, major surgical procedures, and osteoporosis. Sometimes employed as adjunct therapy in malnourished patients.
Binds to androgen receptors in target tissues, promoting protein synthesis, nitrogen retention, and tissue growth. The acetate ester provides relatively rapid release with a preference for anabolic over androgenic effects.
Should only be used under medical supervision. May affect liver function, lipid profiles, and endogenous hormone production. Contraindicated in patients with prostate cancer, pregnancy, or severe cardiac/renal impairment. Regular monitoring of hematological and hepatic parameters is recommended.
Official drug label
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