Oxandrolone is a man-made steroid, similar to the naturally occurring steroid testosterone. Oxandrolone is an “anabolic” steroid that promotes the growth of muscle tissue.
Oxandrolone is used to help you regain weight lost after surgery, severe trauma, or chronic infections. Oxandrolone is also used in people who cannot gain or maintain a healthy weight for unknown medical reasons.
Oxandrolone is also used to decrease muscle loss caused by using steroid medicines, and to reduce bone pain in people with osteoporosis.
Oxandrolone may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
What is Oxandrolone used for?
Weight Gan
Treat Bone Pain
Typical dosing for Oxandrolone
Usual Adult Dose for Weight Loss:
2.5 mg to 20 mg orally in 2 to 4 divided doses
Duration of therapy: 2 to 4 weeks, may be repeated intermittently as indicated.
Uses:
-Adjunctive therapy to promote weight gain after weight loss following extensive surgery, chronic infections, or severe trauma, and in some patients who without definite pathophysiologic reasons fail to gain or to maintain normal weight
-To offset the protein catabolism associated with prolonged administration of corticosteroids
-For the relief of the bone pain frequently accompanying osteoporosis
Usual Geriatric Dose for Weight Loss:
5 mg orally twice a day
Uses:
-Adjunctive therapy to promote weight gain after weight loss following extensive surgery, chronic infections, or severe trauma, and in some patients who without definite pathophysiologic reasons fail to gain or to maintain normal weight
-To offset the protein catabolism associated with prolonged administration of corticosteroids
-For the relief of the bone pain frequently accompanying osteoporosis
Usual Pediatric Dose for Weight Loss:
Less than or equal to 0.1 mg per kg body weight, may be repeated intermittently as indicated.
Uses:
-Adjunctive therapy to promote weight gain after weight loss following extensive surgery, chronic infections, or severe trauma, and in some patients who without definite pathophysiologic reasons fail to gain or to maintain normal weight
-To offset the protein catabolism associated with prolonged administration of corticosteroids
-For the relief of the bone pain frequently accompanying osteoporosis
Frequently asked questions about Oxandrolone
How should I take oxandrolone?
Oxandrolone is usually given for only a few weeks. Follow all directions on your prescription label. Do not take oxandrolone in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended.
Oxandrolone will not enhance athletic performance and should not be used for that purpose.
Oxandrolone may be habit-forming. Never share oxandrolone with another person, especially someone with a history of drug abuse or addiction. Keep the medication in a place where others cannot get to it.
If a child is taking this medicine, tell your doctor if the child has any changes in weight. Oxandrolone doses are based on weight in children.
While using oxandrolone, you will need frequent blood tests. Your kidney function may also need to be checked with urine tests.
Oxandrolone can cause bone overgrowth in children, especially young children. Bone development may need to be checked with x-rays every 6 months during treatment.
Store at room temperature away from moisture and heat.
Keep track of the amount of medicine used from each new bottle. Oxandrolone is a drug of abuse and you should be aware if anyone is using your medicine improperly or without a prescription.
What happens if I miss a dose?
Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. Skip the missed dose if it is almost time for your next scheduled dose. Do not take extra medicine to make up the missed dose.
What happens if I overdose?
Seek emergency medical attention or call the Poison Help line at 1-800-222-1222.
What should I avoid while taking Oxandrolone?
Follow your doctor’s instructions about any restrictions on food, beverages, or activity.
Additional Information
mg
2.5 mg, 10 mg
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