Oxandrin

Chronic Pain, Obesity, weight gain therapy + 3 more

Treatment

10 FDA approvals

20 Active Studies for Oxandrin

What is Oxandrin

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

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Oxandrin Overview & Background

Brand Name

Generic Name

First FDA Approval

How many FDA approvals?

Oxandrin

Oxandrolone

2005

16

Approved as Treatment by the FDA

Oxandrolone, also known as Oxandrin, is approved by the FDA for 10 uses like Obesity and Osteoarthritis (OA) .

Obesity

Osteoarthritis (OA)

Helps manage Osteoarthritis (OA)

Weight Gain

weight gain therapy

Pain

Helps manage Pain

Amino acid catabolism disorder

Helps manage Amino acid catabolism disorder

Chronic Pain

Helps manage Pain

Osteoarthritis

Helps manage Osteoarthritis (OA)

Amino Acid Metabolism, Inborn Errors

Helps manage Amino acid catabolism disorder

corticosteroid therapy

Helps manage corticosteroid therapy

Effectiveness

How Oxandrin Affects Patients

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.

How Oxandrin works in the body

Oxandrolones attach to androgen receptors in specific areas of the body.

When to interrupt dosage

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.

Condition

Dosage

Administration

Chronic Pain

, 2.5 mg, 10.0 mg

Tablet, Oral, , Tablet - Oral

weight gain therapy

, 2.5 mg, 10.0 mg

Tablet, Oral, , Tablet - Oral

Amino Acid Metabolism, Inborn Errors

, 2.5 mg, 10.0 mg

Tablet, Oral, , Tablet - Oral

corticosteroid therapy

, 2.5 mg, 10.0 mg

Tablet, Oral, , Tablet - Oral

Osteoarthritis

, 2.5 mg, 10.0 mg

Tablet, Oral, , Tablet - Oral

Obesity

, 2.5 mg, 10.0 mg

Tablet, Oral, , Tablet - Oral

Warnings

Oxandrin has five contraindications and should not be utilized alongside the conditions specified in the following table.

Oxandrin Contraindications

Condition

Risk Level

Notes

Breast Cancer

Do Not Combine

Hypercalcemia

Do Not Combine

Breast Cancer

Do Not Combine

Nephrosis

Do Not Combine

Breast

Do Not Combine

There are 20 known major drug interactions with Oxandrin.

Common Oxandrin Drug Interactions

Drug Name

Risk Level

Description

Acenocoumarol

Major

The metabolism of Acenocoumarol can be decreased when combined with Oxandrolone.

Cabozantinib

Major

The metabolism of Cabozantinib can be decreased when combined with Oxandrolone.

Capecitabine

Major

The metabolism of Capecitabine can be decreased when combined with Oxandrolone.

Cyclophosphamide

Major

The metabolism of Cyclophosphamide can be decreased when combined with Oxandrolone.

Dabrafenib

Major

The metabolism of Dabrafenib can be decreased when combined with Oxandrolone.

Oxandrin Toxicity & Overdose Risk

The lowest toxic dose of oxandrolone when taken orally in mice and dogs has been found to be greater than 5,000mg/kg.

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Oxandrin Novel Uses: Which Conditions Have a Clinical Trial Featuring Oxandrin?

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.

Condition

Clinical Trials

Trial Phases

Amino Acid Metabolism, Inborn Errors

3 Actively Recruiting

Phase 1, Phase 2

weight gain therapy

0 Actively Recruiting

Obesity

14 Actively Recruiting

Not Applicable, Phase 2, Phase 3

Osteoarthritis

0 Actively Recruiting

corticosteroid therapy

0 Actively Recruiting

Chronic Pain

130 Actively Recruiting

Not Applicable, Phase 4, Phase 2, Phase 3, Early Phase 1, Phase 1

Oxandrin Reviews: What are patients saying about Oxandrin?

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

Patient Review

2/16/2009

Oxandrin for Inherited Disorder of Continuing Episodes of Swelling

This medicine has been helpful in managing my hereditary angioedema.

Patient Q&A Section about oxandrin

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

What is oxandrin used for?

"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

Is oxandrin a controlled substance?

"Oxandrolone is a controlled substance that is classified as a non-narcotic drug."

Answered by AI

What is the generic name for oxandrin?

"Oxandrin® oral tablets contain 2.5 mg or 10 mg of the anabolic steroid oxandrolone."

Answered by AI

What does oxandrolone do to your body?

"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."

Answered by AI

Clinical Trials for Oxandrin

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Nitrous Oxide for Pain During Bladder Botox Injections

18+
Female
Cincinnati, OH

The goal of this clinical trial is to assess if a mix of nitrous oxide and oxygen can improve pain control during bladder Botox injections. The primary question it aims to answer is: Does using nitrous oxide lower the overall level of pain during the procedure? Researchers will compare a 50:50 nitrous oxide/oxygen mixture (administered with the Pro-Nox system) plus standard care (with lidocaine in the bladder) to sham mask plus standard care to see if nitrous oxide works better for lowering pain. Participants will: * Receive their bladder Botox injection in the office setting * Either use nitrous oxide/oxygen plus standard care during the procedure, or sham mask plus standard care * Answer brief questions about pain, anxiety, satisfaction, and willingness to repeat the procedure

Phase 4
Waitlist Available

Cincinnati Urogynecology Associates (+1 Sites)

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SBS-147 Safety Study

18 - 55
All Sexes
Cypress, CA

This study is part of the HEAL Initiative supported by the NIH. The purpose of this study is to learn how safe the study drug, SBS-147, is and how people's bodies respond to and process it. Researchers will also look for any side effects that may occur when taking SBS-147. Some participants will receive SBS-147, and others will receive a placebo, which looks the same but does not contain any medicine. This helps researchers fairly compare results. The study includes two parts: Single-Dose Group, where Participants receive SBS-147 or placebo one time. Multiple-Dose Group, where Participants receive SBS-147 or placebo once or twice daily for 7 days.

Phase 1
Waitlist Available

AltaSciences, Inc

Jeff Reich, MD

Sparian Biosciences, Inc

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Suzetrigine for Total Hip Replacement

18 - 80
All Sexes
New York, NY

Total hip and knee joint replacements are among the most common and painful orthopedic procedures performed worldwide, often requiring intensive analgesia to support early ambulation and recovery. Despite widespread use of multimodal regimens, many patients still rely on opioids, which can cause sedation, nausea, constipation, and long-term dependency. Evaluating Suzetrigine in this high-need population may improve recovery trajectories, reduce opioid consumption, and support enhanced recovery protocols. Given the growing surgical volume and the emphasis on opioid-sparing strategies, rigorous investigation of Suzetrigine's efficacy in joint replacement is of high clinical value. In this study, patients undergoing primary total hip replacement will be randomized to receive either Suzetrigine or placebo for seven days, with the loading dose administered prior to surgery. The primary outcome is cumulative 48-hour opioid consumption in oral morphine equivalents starting from entry into the post-anesthesia care unit (PACU).

Phase 3
Recruiting

Hospital for Special Surgery

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Lidocaine Infusions for Postoperative Pain

18+
All Sexes
Nashville, TN

The goal of this single-center, pragmatic, randomized, blinded, placebo-controlled trial is to evaluate the impact of intravenous (IV) lidocaine within the existing Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS)program on outcomes in patients after major abdominal surgery. The main questions the trial aims to answer are: The primary hypothesis is that utilization of IV lidocaine as part of a perioperative multimodal pain regimen will result in a reduction in hospital Case Mix Index-Adjusted Resource Length of Stay (CARLOS). The secondary hypotheses are that lidocaine infusion will result in a reduction in total inpatient opioid consumption (oral morphine milligram equivalents, oMMEs) and pain scores, and improved surgical outcomes (including return of bowel function, ileus, nausea, rapid responses called, surgical site infections, and ICU transfers), while also having minimal incidence of side effects (including double/blurry vision, tinnitus, sedation, and adverse events requiring early cessation).

Phase 4
Waitlist Available

Vanderbilt University Medical Center

Danial Shams, MD

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