Oxandrin

Chronic Pain, Obesity, weight gain therapy + 3 more

Treatment

10 FDA approvals

20 Active Studies for Oxandrin

Treatment for

Chronic Pain

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

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Oxandrin Overview & Background

Brand Name

Generic Name

First FDA Approval

How many FDA approvals?

Oxandrin

Oxandrolone

2005

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 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

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 RiskThe 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

2 Actively Recruiting

Phase 1, Phase 2

weight gain therapy

0 Actively Recruiting

Obesity

14 Actively Recruiting

Not Applicable, Phase 4, Phase 2, Phase 3

Osteoarthritis

0 Actively Recruiting

corticosteroid therapy

0 Actively Recruiting

Chronic Pain

141 Actively Recruiting

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

Oxandrin Reviews: What are patients saying about Oxandrin?

4.7Patient 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.

3.7Patient 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."

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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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Clinical Trials for Oxandrin

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