Oxanabolic general information

Oxanabolic (Oxandrolone) is promoting weight gain, in combination with other medicines, after weight loss due to major surgery, recurring infections, serious injury, or unknown reasons. It is also used to offset certain side effects of long-term steroid use (protein catabolism), or to relieve bone pain due to osteoarthritis. It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.

Oxandrolone is an anabolic steroid. It works by helping the body to produce testosterone, which helps build muscle mass.

Oxanabolic dosage and administration

Take oxandrolone exactly as directed by your doctor. If you do not understand these instructions, ask your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist to explain them to you.

Take oxandrolone with a full glass of water. Oxandrolone can be taken with or without food.

It is important to take oxandrolone regularly to get the most benefit.

Your doctor may want you to have blood tests or other medical evaluations during treatment with oxandrolone to monitor progress and side effects.

Store oxandrolone at room temperature away from moisture, heat, and direct light.

Usual Adult Dose for Weight Loss:

To promote weight gain following weight loss associated with extensive surgery, chronic infections, or severe trauma, and in select patients who fail to gain or maintain normal weight. It is indicated to counter chronic corticosteroid-induced protein catabolism, and for relief of bone pain associated with osteoporosis.

2.5 to 10 mg orally 2 to 4 times daily. Dose range: 2.5 to 20 mg per day.

Usual Adult Dose for Alcoholic Liver Damage:

2.5 to 10 mg orally 2 to 4 times daily. Dose range: 2.5 to 20 mg per day.

Oxanabolic 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:

Difficulty sleeping.

Seek medical attention right away if any of these SEVERE side effects occur:

Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); acne; changes in sexual desire; changes in skin color; confusion; dark urine; deepening of the voice, unusual hair growth (especially facial hair), or hoarseness; depression; easy bruising or bleeding; enlarged genitals or breasts; excitability; frequent or persistent erections; increased urination or thirst; irregular heartbeat; loss of appetite; menstrual irregularities; mental or mood changes; muscle cramps or twitching; nausea or vomiting; stomach pain; swelling of the ankles or hands; unusual tiredness; yellowing of the skin or eyes.

This is not a complete list of all side effects that may occur. If you have questions about side effects, contact your health care provider.