Oxymetholone Medication Information

Get detailed information on Oxymetholone, including pronunciation, uses, dosage guidelines, indications, and instructions on how and when to take it and when to avoid it.

The updated prescription information on Oxymetholone provides an overview of possible side effects, precautions, warnings, and storage tips.

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Generic Name : Oxymetholone

Pronunciation : ox-i-METH-oh-lone

ICD Code : Y42 Therapeutic Classification : Hormones

Trade Names/Brand Names of Oxymetholone

India :

BC -Vit

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International :

Anadrol-50

Why is Oxymetholone Prescribed? (Indications)

This medication is a synthetic anabolic steroid, prescribed for anemia (low red blood cell count). It increases the amount of erythropoietin, which is involved in the production of red blood cells.

When should Oxymetholone not be taken? (Contraindications)

Contraindicated in patients with breast, prostate cancer, severe liver impairment, kidney damage, pregnancy and hypersensitivity.

What is the dosage of Oxymetholone?

The recommended dose is 1-5 mg/kg body weight per day.

How should Oxymetholone be taken?

It comes as a tablet to take by mouth, with food.

What are the warnings and precautions for Oxymetholone?

• Caution should be exercised in patients with history of diabetes, enlarged prostate, heart, kidney, or liver problems; high blood calcium, any allergy, who are taking other medications, elderly, children and breastfeeding.

• It may affect blood sugar level; monitor blood sugar regularly while taking this medication.

What are the side effects of Oxymetholone?

Liver- Jaundice, liver damage and liver cancer.
Genitourinary -
In Males- Prepubertal: Penis enlargement and increased frequency of erections.
Postpubertal: Inhibition of testicular function, decrease in testis size, decrease in sperm cell count, impotence, painful erection and bladder irritability.
In Females- Clitoris enlargement and menstrual irregularities.
In Both Sexes- Increased or decreased sexual drive.
Central Nervous System- Excitation and sleeplessness.
Gastrointestinal- Nausea, vomiting and diarrhea.
Blood- Unusual bleeding, anemia and decrease in white blood cells.
Breast- Breast enlargement in males.
Larynx- Deepening of voice in females.
Hair- Excessive hair growth over the body, baldness in women and hair loss.
Skin- Pimples.
Musculoskeletal- Muscle cramps.
Body as a Whole- Chills.
Metabolic/Endocrine- Decreased glucose tolerance and increased level of liver enzymes.