Oxandrolone is a testosterone-derived steroid anabolic, which under medical guidance can be used to treat alcoholic hepatitis, moderate protein caloric malnutrition, failure in physical growth and in people with Turner syndrome.
Although this medicine is purchased on the internet to be used improperly by athletes, its use should only be made under medical advice.
What is it for
Oxandrolone is indicated for the treatment of moderate or severe acute alcoholic hepatitis, protein calorie malnutrition, Turner syndrome, failure in physical growth and in processes of tissue or catabolic loss or decrease.
The use of Oxandrolone to increase the performance of athletes is harmful to the body, so it should only be used under medical guidance.
How to use
The recommended dose of oxandrolone in adults is 2.5 mg, orally, 2 to 4 times a day, the maximum dose of which should not exceed 20 mg per day. In children, the recommended dose is 0.25 mg / kg per day, and for the treatment of Turner Syndrome, the dose should be 0.05 to 0.125 mg / kg, per day.
Find out what are the characteristics of Turner Syndrome.
Possible side effects
Some of the most common side effects that may occur during treatment with oxandrolone include the appearance of secondary male sexual characteristics in women, bladder irritation, breast tenderness or pain, breast development in men, priapism and acne.
In addition, although it is more rare, liver dysfunction, decreased clotting factors, increased blood calcium, leukemia, prostate hypertrophy, diarrhea and changes in sexual desire may still occur.
Who should not use
Oxandrolone is contraindicated in people with hypersensitivity to this substance and other components present in the formula, in people with disseminated breast cancer, with high levels of calcium in the blood, severe liver problem, kidney inflammation, prostate cancer and in pregnancy.
The use of Oxandrolone in case of cardiac, hepatic or renal impairment, history of coronary heart disease, diabetes mellitus and prostatic hypertrophy should only be done under medical guidance.
