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Oxymetholone
Latest prescription information about Oxymetholone. Learn how to pronounce the drug’s name, its indications, dosage, how to take, when to take, when not to take, side effects, special precautions, its storage instructions and warnings if any when taken during pregnancy. Also listed are the International and Indian trade name(s) of the drug and its price list.
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Generic Name : Oxymetholone
Pronunciation : ox-i-METH-oh-lone
Trade Name(s):
India- Adroyd Tab. International- Anadrol-50. 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 it is not to be taken (Contraindications):
When it is to be taken : The recommended dose is 1-5 mg/kg body weight per day. How it should be taken : It comes as a tablet to take by mouth, with food. Special Instruction : * 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. Side Effects : 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. * Monitor cholesterol, lipid, calcium levels, liver and kidney functions during the treatment. Storage Conditions : Store it at controlled room temperature (20° to 25°C). |
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