Halobolic general information

Treating a deficiency of the male hormone testosterone when the body does not make enough. It is also used to stimulate puberty in males with delayed puberty.Treating advanced breast cancer in women who are 1 to 5 years past menopause.

Halobolic (Fluoxymesterone) is an androgen.It works by stimulating normal growth and development of the male sex organs and maintaining normal secondary sex characteristics.It is unknown exactly how Halobolic (Fluoxymesterone) works to treat breast cancer.

Halobolic dosage and administration

The dosage will vary depending upon the individual, the condition being treated, and its severity. The total daily oral dose may be administered singly or in divided (three or four) doses.

For complete replacement in the hypogonadal male, a daily dose of 5 to 20 mg will suffice in the majority of patients. It is usually preferable to begin treatment with full therapeutic doses which are later adjusted to individual requirements. Priapism is indicative of excessive dosage and is indication fortemporary withdrawal of the drug.

Dosage should be carefully titrated utilizing a low dose, appropriate skeletal monitoring, and by limiting the duration of therapy to four to six months.

The recommended total daily dose for palliative therapy in advanced inoperable carcinoma of the breast is 10 to 40 mg. Because of its short action, fluoxymesterone should be administered to patients in divided, rather than single, daily doses to ensure more stable blood levels. In general, it appears necessary to continue therapy for at least one month for a satisfactory subjective response, and for two to three months for an objective response.

Halobolic side effects

All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome when using Fluoxymesterone:

Changes in sexual desire; absence of menstrual flow; acne; breast
swelling or tenderness; deepening of voice; growth of facial hair; headache; irregular menstrual flow; mood changes; painful, prolonged erection; swelling of the clitoris.

Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); ankle swelling; change in skin color; nausea; vomiting; weight gain.