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What is Oxandrin
OxandroloneThe Generic name of this drug
Treatment SummaryA synthetic hormone with the ability to increase muscle growth and strength as well as promote male characteristics.
Oxandrinis the brand name
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 6 uses like Obesity and weight gain therapy .Obesity
weight gain therapy
Osteoarthritis (OA)
Helps manage Osteoarthritis (OA)
corticosteroid therapy
Helps manage corticosteroid therapy
Chronic Pain
Helps manage Pain
Amino acid catabolism disorder
Helps manage Amino acid catabolism disorder
Effectiveness
How Oxandrin Affects PatientsOxandrolone 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 bodyOxandrolones 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
Obesity
, 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 catabolism disorder
, 2.5 mg, 10.0 mg
, Tablet, Oral, Tablet - Oral
Chronic Pain
, 2.5 mg, 10.0 mg
, Tablet, Oral, Tablet - Oral
Osteoarthritis (OA)
, 2.5 mg, 10.0 mg
, Tablet, Oral, Tablet - Oral
corticosteroid therapy
, 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 ContraindicationsCondition
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
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 RiskThe lowest toxic dose of oxandrolone when taken orally in mice and dogs has been found to be greater than 5,000mg/kg.
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
Chronic Pain
175 Actively Recruiting
Phase 2, Phase 3, Not Applicable, Phase 1, Phase 4, Early Phase 1
weight gain therapy
0 Actively Recruiting
corticosteroid therapy
0 Actively Recruiting
Obesity
44 Actively Recruiting
Phase 4, Not Applicable, Phase 3, Phase 2, Early Phase 1
Osteoarthritis (OA)
0 Actively Recruiting
Amino acid catabolism disorder
0 Actively Recruiting
Oxandrin Reviews: What are patients saying about Oxandrin?
4.7Patient Review
1/28/2009 This treatment is effective on its own, and has the same effect as if taken with marinol.
3.7Patient Review
2/16/2009 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."
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Is oxandrin a controlled substance?
"Oxandrolone is a controlled substance that is classified as a non-narcotic drug."
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What is the generic name for oxandrin?
"Oxandrin® oral tablets contain 2.5 mg or 10 mg of the anabolic steroid oxandrolone."
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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."
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