Oxandrolone
Oxandrolone is an anabolic steroid medication used to promote weight gain in patients who have experienced significant weight loss due to surgery, infection, or trauma. It is also prescribed for treating bone pain associated with osteoporosis and helping offset protein catabolism in chronic conditions.
Oxandrolone is an anabolic steroid used to help patients gain weight and treat bone pain conditions.
Key facts at a glance
- ATC
- A14AA08
- RxNorm
- 7779
- Generic
- Oxandrolone
- Class
- atc-a14
- Brands
- —
- Availability
- rx
- Lactation
- unknown
- Routes
- oral
- Forms
- tablet
- Regions
- US, EU, CN, JP
- Monitoring
- —
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Used to promote weight gain after substantial weight loss, treat bone pain from osteoporosis, support recovery from severe infections or surgeries, and in some cases for Turner syndrome in girls.
Oxandrolone is a synthetic derivative of testosterone with anabolic properties. It promotes nitrogen retention and protein synthesis, helping to build lean body mass and support tissue repair.
This medication is typically prescribed for short-term use. It may cause liver toxicity with prolonged use and can affect cholesterol levels. Not recommended during pregnancy due to potential harm to the fetus. Use only under close medical supervision.
Official drug label
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