What is Oxandrolone
OxandroloneThe Generic name of this drug
Treatment SummaryAn anabolic steroid that has both muscle-building and male hormone-like effects.
Oxandrinis the brand name
Oxandrolone 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 weight gain therapy and Chronic Pain .weight gain therapy
Chronic Pain
Helps manage Pain
Osteoarthritis (OA)
Helps manage Osteoarthritis (OA)
Amino acid catabolism disorder
Helps manage Amino acid catabolism disorder
corticosteroid therapy
Helps manage corticosteroid therapy
Obesity
Effectiveness
How Oxandrolone Affects PatientsOxandrolone is a type of steroid medication. It is used to help people gain weight after losing a lot of weight due to surgery, infection, or injury, and to help people who are not gaining enough weight for unknown reasons. It can also be used to help prevent muscle breakdown caused by taking corticosteroid medications, and to reduce bone pain caused by osteoporosis. It is related to testosterone, the male sex hormone.
How Oxandrolone works in the bodyOxandrolone attaches to androgen receptors in the body's cells, affecting their activity.
When to interrupt dosage
The measure of Oxandrolone is contingent upon the diagnosed condition, such as Obesity, Amino acid catabolism disorder and corticosteroid therapy. The amount of dosage is contingent upon the administration approach featured in the table below.Condition
Dosage
Administration
weight gain therapy
, 10.0 mg, 2.5 mg
Tablet, , Oral, Tablet - Oral
Osteoarthritis (OA)
, 10.0 mg, 2.5 mg
Tablet, , Oral, Tablet - Oral
Chronic Pain
, 10.0 mg, 2.5 mg
Tablet, , Oral, Tablet - Oral
Amino acid catabolism disorder
, 10.0 mg, 2.5 mg
Tablet, , Oral, Tablet - Oral
corticosteroid therapy
, 10.0 mg, 2.5 mg
Tablet, , Oral, Tablet - Oral
Obesity
, 10.0 mg, 2.5 mg
Tablet, , Oral, Tablet - Oral
Warnings
Oxandrolone has five precluded contraindications, and should not be utilized for any of the conditions enumerated in the table below.Oxandrolone ContraindicationsCondition
Risk Level
Notes
Nephrosis
Do Not Combine
Breast Cancer
Do Not Combine
Breast
Do Not Combine
Hypercalcemia
Do Not Combine
Breast Cancer
Do Not Combine
Common Oxandrolone 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.
Oxandrolone Toxicity & Overdose RiskTests have found that the toxic dose of oxandrolone in mice and dogs is greater than 5,000 mg/kg when taken orally.
Oxandrolone Novel Uses: Which Conditions Have a Clinical Trial Featuring Oxandrolone?
211 active studies are presently assessing the effectiveness of Oxandrolone in providing weight gain therapy, combating Obesity and managing Osteoarthritis (OA).Condition
Clinical Trials
Trial Phases
Obesity
37 Actively Recruiting
Phase 4, Not Applicable, Phase 2, Phase 3
Osteoarthritis (OA)
0 Actively Recruiting
corticosteroid therapy
0 Actively Recruiting
weight gain therapy
0 Actively Recruiting
Amino acid catabolism disorder
0 Actively Recruiting
Chronic Pain
186 Actively Recruiting
Phase 2, Phase 3, Not Applicable, Phase 1, Phase 4, Early Phase 1
Oxandrolone Reviews: What are patients saying about Oxandrolone?
3.3Patient Review
6/3/2008 While steroids are the only treatment option for HAE patients at the moment, this medication has been the best of a bad bunch for me. However, it's important to be aware of the potential side effects from long-term steroid use. In my case, the episodes of swelling have been controlled but I've experienced other medical problems as a result of taking this medication.
2.7Patient Review
10/15/2010 This is a metabolic steroid, which means it can help to regulate the way your body processes energy. However, it's not without its potential side effects, so be sure to talk to your doctor before starting this medication.
Patient Q&A Section about oxandrolone
What is oxandrolone used for?
"Oxandrolone is a medication that is used with a diet program to help people who have lost a lot of weight due to surgery, injury, or chronic infections to gain weight." - Anonymous Online Contributor
Unverified Answer
Is oxandrolone a testosterone?
"Oxandrolone is an oral synthetic testosterone analogue that has been shown to be successful in treating children with Turner syndrome and other delays in growth, cachexia, alcoholic hepatitis, and patients with AIDS-associated wasting myopathy. Oxandrolone has minimal virilizing activity compared to testosterone." - Anonymous Online Contributor
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What are the side effects of oxandrolone?
"The following side effects may occur: nausea, vomiting, headache, changes in skin color, increased/decreased sexual interest, oily skin, hair loss, and acne. If you experience any of these side effects, tell your doctor or pharmacist." - Anonymous Online Contributor
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Are oxandrolone and Anavar the same?
"The original brand name for oxandrolone was Anavar, which was marketed in the United States and the Netherlands. This product was eventually discontinued and replaced with a new product named Oxandrin, which is the only remaining brand name for oxandrolone in the United States." - Anonymous Online Contributor
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