Information about Stanozolol

Generic Name : Stanozolol
Up-to-date prescription details regarding Stanozolol are provided here.

Understand it's uses, recommended dosages, its indications, how to take, when to take, when not to take, side effects, special precautions, warnings and its and its storage instructions.

You will also find a list of the medication's International and Indian brand or trade names, as well as its pricing information. For verification of the information presented on this page or for additional clarifications, it's advisable to consult your doctor.

Therapeutic Classification : Synthetic Anabolic Steroid

Trade Names/Brand Names of Stanozolol

India :

Neurobol Caps | BC -Vit | Tanzol | Menabol | Neurabol Cap

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International :

Winstrol

Why is Stanozolol Prescribed? (Indications)

This medication is a synthetic anabolic steroid derived from testosterone, prescribed for angioedema, breast cancer and osteoporosis.

When should Stanozolol not be taken? (Contraindications)

Contraindicated in patients with prostate cancer, breast cancer, increased level of calcium in blood, liver impairment, bruising, during pregnancy and breastfeeding.

What is the dosage of Stanozolol?

Adult: PO- Vascular manifestations of Behcet's syndrome: 10 mg/day.
Hereditary angioedema Initial: 2.5-10 mg/day. Maintenance: 2 mg/day or on alternate days or 2.5 mg 3 times/week.
IM- Anaemia; Breast cancer in postmenopausal women; Catabolic disorders; Osteoporosis: 50 mg 2-3 weekly.

How should Stanozolol be taken?

It comes as a tablet and capsule to take by mouth, with or without food.

What are the warnings and precautions for Stanozolol?

• Patient may experience abdominal pain, light colored stools, dark colored urine, unusual fatigue, nausea or vomiting, yellowing of the skin or eyes; if it so consult with your doctor.

• Caution should be exercised in patients with history of heart disease, heart attack, high level of cholesterol in blood, heavy bleeding, diabetes, liver or kidney disease, who are taking other medications, any allergy, elderly, children.

What are the side effects of Stanozolol?

Liver- Jaundice, liver damage and elevated liver enzymes level.
Genitourinary- In men- Prepubertal: Penis enlargement and increased frequency of erections.
Postpubertal- Inhibition of testicular function, enlargement of testis, decreased sperm count, impotence, painful erection and bladder irritability.
In women- Clitoral enlargement and menstrual irregularities.
In both sexes- Increased or decreased sexual drive and breast enlargement in males.
Central Nervous System- Habituation, excitement, sleeplessness and depression.
Gastrointestinal- Nausea, vomiting and diarrhea.
Blood- Bleeding in patients on concomitant anticoagulant (blood thinner) therapy.
Larynx- Deepening of the voice in women.
Hair- Abnormal hair growth over the body surface and male pattern baldness in women.
Skin- Pimples (especially in women and prepubertal boys).
Musculoskeletal- Premature closure of epiphyses in children.