Anadrol-50

Aplastic Anemia, Anemia, Diamond-Blackfan, Aplastic Anemia

Treatment

7 FDA approvals

4 Active Studies for Anadrol-50

What is Anadrol-50

Oxymetholone

The Generic name of this drug

Treatment Summary

Oxymetholone is a synthetic anabolic steroid used to treat conditions like osteoporosis and anaemia. It is also used to help people who are undernourished or underdeveloped gain muscle mass. Oxymetholone is often abused by bodybuilders and athletes due to its ability to increase muscle mass. However, it can have serious side effects on the cardiovascular system if misused. In 2009, it was available from 14 suppliers, 8 of which were in the United States.

Anadrol-50

is the brand name

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Anadrol-50 Overview & Background

Brand Name

Generic Name

First FDA Approval

How many FDA approvals?

Anadrol-50

Oxymetholone

1972

2

Approved as Treatment by the FDA

Oxymetholone, otherwise called Anadrol-50, is approved by the FDA for 7 uses which include Myelofibrosis and Acquired Aplastic Anemia .

Myelofibrosis

Helps manage Myelofibrosis

Acquired Aplastic Anemia

Helps manage Acquired Aplastic Anemia

Congenital aplastic anaemia

Helps manage Congenital aplastic anaemia

Congenital Hypoplastic Anemia

Helps manage Congenital Hypoplastic Anemia

Aplastic Anemia

Helps manage Acquired Aplastic Anemia

Aplastic Anemia

Helps manage Congenital aplastic anaemia

Anemia, Diamond-Blackfan

Helps manage Congenital Hypoplastic Anemia

Effectiveness

How Anadrol-50 works in the body

Oxymethalone is a hormone that helps to build muscle and treat muscle wasting in HIV patients. The hormone works by binding to receptors in the body, causing a structural change that allows it to move into the cell nucleus and interact with certain parts of the DNA. This interaction then influences certain genes and produces the desired effects.

When to interrupt dosage

The endorsed measure of Anadrol-50 is contingent upon the perceived condition, including Aplastic Anemia, Congenital Hypoplastic Anemia and Agnogenic Myeloid Metaplasia. The magnitude of dosage is contingent upon the mode of administration indicated in the accompanying table.

Condition

Dosage

Administration

Aplastic Anemia

50.0 mg,

, Oral, Tablet - Oral, Tablet

Aplastic Anemia

50.0 mg,

, Oral, Tablet - Oral, Tablet

Anemia, Diamond-Blackfan

50.0 mg,

, Oral, Tablet - Oral, Tablet

Warnings

Anadrol-50 has six proscribed contraindications, and its use should be avoided when encountering any of the situations summarized in the table below.

Anadrol-50 Contraindications

Condition

Risk Level

Notes

Breast Cancer

Do Not Combine

Nephrosis

Do Not Combine

Hypercalcemia

Do Not Combine

Liver Failure

Do Not Combine

Nephrotic Syndrome

Do Not Combine

Breast Cancer

Do Not Combine

There are 20 known major drug interactions with Anadrol-50.

Common Anadrol-50 Drug Interactions

Drug Name

Risk Level

Description

Eliglustat

Major

The metabolism of Eliglustat can be decreased when combined with Oxymetholone.

Fentanyl

Major

The metabolism of Fentanyl can be decreased when combined with Oxymetholone.

2,4-thiazolidinedione

Minor

Oxymetholone may increase the hypoglycemic activities of 2,4-thiazolidinedione.

AICA ribonucleotide

Minor

Oxymetholone may increase the hypoglycemic activities of AICA ribonucleotide.

AMG-222

Minor

Oxymetholone may increase the hypoglycemic activities of AMG-222.

Anadrol-50 Toxicity & Overdose Risk

Oxymetholone may cause cancer and its misuse can result in serious heart problems.

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Anadrol-50 Novel Uses: Which Conditions Have a Clinical Trial Featuring Anadrol-50?

60 active trials are currently investigating the potential of Anadrol-50 to alleviate Agnogenic Myeloid Metaplasia, Aplastic Anemia and Aplastic Anemia Syndromes.

Condition

Clinical Trials

Trial Phases

Anemia, Diamond-Blackfan

4 Actively Recruiting

Not Applicable, Phase 1, Phase 2

Aplastic Anemia

0 Actively Recruiting

Aplastic Anemia

0 Actively Recruiting

Anadrol-50 Reviews: What are patients saying about Anadrol-50?

5

Patient Review

5/22/2022

Anadrol-50 for A Hereditary Progressive Anemia of Unknown Cause

This medication was really effective in treating my low hemoglobin. I'm disappointed that it's no longer being manufactured, as now I have to get blood transfusions.
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Patient Q&A Section about anadrol-50

These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.

What are the benefits of taking Anadrol?

"This product can help you gain lean muscle mass, increase your strength and stamina, and reduce your workout recovery time. It can be stacked with other steroids or supplements."

Answered by AI

What are side effects of Anadrol?

"The text lists several symptoms which may be indicative of a liver problem, including nausea, upper stomach pain, rapid weight gain, loss of appetite, dark urine, clay-colored stools, yellowing of the skin or eyes, and painful or difficult urination."

Answered by AI

How much can you gain with Anadrol?

"Anadrol-50 is one of the most effective steroids available for building muscle. On average, study participants gained 14.5 pounds for each 100 pounds of weight."

Answered by AI

What does Anadrol-50 do?

"This medication is a synthetic male hormone that is used to treat a low red blood cell count. The medication works by increasing the amount of the hormone erythropoietin that is involved in the production of red blood cells."

Answered by AI

Clinical Trials for Anadrol-50

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Bone Marrow/Kidney Transplant for Blood Disorders & Chronic Kidney Disease

18 - 70
All Sexes
Boston, MA

The main purpose of this study is to examine the outcome of a combined bone marrow and kidney transplant from a partially matched related (haploidentical or "haplo") donor. This is a pilot study, you are being asked to participate because you have a blood disorder and kidney disease. The aim of the combined transplant is to treat both your underlying blood disorder and kidney disease. We expect to have about 10 people participate in this study. Additionally, because the same person who is donating the kidney will also be donating the bone marrow, there may be a smaller chance of kidney rejection and less need for long-term use of anti-rejection drugs. Traditionally, very strong cancer treatment drugs (chemotherapy) and radiation are used to prepare a subject's body for bone marrow transplant. This is associated with a high risk for serious complications, even in subjects without kidney disease. This therapy can be toxic to the liver, lungs, mucous membranes, and intestines. Additionally, it is believed that standard therapy may be associated with a higher risk of a complication called graft versus host disease (GVHD) where the new donor cells attack the recipient's normal body. Recently, less intense chemotherapy and radiation regimens have been employed (these are called reduced intensity regimens) which cause less injury and GVHD to patients, and thus, have allowed older and less healthy patients to undergo bone marrow transplant. In this study, a reduced intensity regimen of chemotherapy and radiation will be used with the intent of producing fewer toxicities than standard therapy. Typical therapy following a standard kidney transplant includes multiple lifelong medications that aim to prevent the recipient's body from attacking or rejecting the donated kidney. These are called immunosuppressant drugs and they work by "quieting" the recipient's immune system to allow the donated kidney to function properly. One goal in our study is to decrease the duration you will need to be on immunosuppressant drugs following your kidney transplant as the bone marrow transplant will provide you with the donor's immune system which should not attack the donor kidney.

Recruiting
Has No Placebo

Massachusetts General Hospital

Yi-Bin A Chen, M.D.