Oxandrolone is used for

Promoting weight gain, in combination with other medicines, after weight loss due to major surgery, recurring infections, serious injury, or unknown reasons. It is also used to offset certain side effects of long-term steroid use (protein catabolism), or to relieve bone pain due to osteoarthritis. It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.

Oxandrolone is an anabolic steroid. It works by helping the body to produce testosterone, which helps build muscle mass.

Do NOT use Oxandrolone if:

• you are allergic to any ingredient in Oxandrolone
• you are a man who has known or suspected breast or prostate cancer
• you are a woman who has breast cancer and high blood calcium levels
• you are pregnant
• you have certain kidney problems (nephrosis) or high blood calcium levels
  

Contact your doctor or health care provider right away if any of these apply to you.

Before using Oxandrolone

Some medical conditions may interact with Oxandrolone . Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have any medical conditions, especially if any of the following apply to you:

• if you are planning to become pregnant or are breast-feeding
• if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement 
• if you have allergies to medicines, foods, or other substances
• if you have an enlarged prostate; heart, blood vessel, kidney, or liver disease; or breast cancer
  

Some MEDICINES MAY INTERACT with Oxandrolone . Tell your health care provider if you are taking any other medicines, especially any of the
following:

• Anticoagulants (eg, warfarin), carbamazepine, or diabetes medicines (eg, glipizide) because the actions and side effects of these medicines may be increased 
• Corticosteroids (eg, prednisone) or corticotropin because risk of serious side effects, including swelling, may be increased
  

This may not be a complete list of all interactions that may occur. Ask your health care provider if Oxandrolone may interact with other medicines that you take. Check with your health care provider before you start, stop, or change the dose of any medicine.

How to use Oxandrolone

Use Oxandrolone as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.

• Oxandrolone may be taken with or without food.
• If you miss a dose of Oxandrolone , take it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not take 2 doses at once.
  

 Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Oxandrolone.

For treatment in rebuilding tissue after a serious illness or injury:

• Adults and teenagers—2.5 milligrams (mg) two to four times a day for up to four weeks. Your doctor may increase your dose up to 20 mg a day.
• Children—Dose is based on body weight and must be determined by your doctor. The usual dose is 0.25 mg per kilogram (kg) (0.11 mg per pound) of body weight a day.
  

Important safety information:

• Oxandrolone has not been shown to enhance athletic ability. Do not take Oxandrolone for any reason other than that for which it was prescribed. 
• Oxandrolone may reduce the number of certain clot-forming substances in your blood. To prevent bleeding, avoid situations in which bruising or injury may occur. Report any unusual bleeding, bruising, blood in stools, or dark, tarry stools to your doctor.
• Diabetes patients - Oxandrolone may affect your blood sugar. Check blood sugar levels closely and ask your doctor before adjusting the dose of your diabetes medicine.
• LAB TESTS, including liver function tests, blood cell counts, cholesterol levels, or blood calcium levels, may be performed to check for side effects. Be sure to keep all doctor and lab appointments.
• Use Oxandrolone with caution in the ELDERLY because they may be more sensitive to its effects, especially prostate problems (eg, enlargement, cancer), fluid buildup, or abnormal liver function tests.
• Use Oxandrolone with extreme caution in CHILDREN. Safety and effectiveness have not been confirmed.
• Oxandrolone may affect the bone growth rate in CHILDREN. Your child's bone growth should be checked every 6 months while using Oxandrolone.
• PREGNANCY and BREAST-FEEDING: Do not use Oxandrolone if you are pregnant. If you suspect that you could be pregnant, contact your doctor immediately. It is unknown if Oxandrolone is excreted in breast milk. Do not breast-feed while taking Oxandrolone.
  

When used for long periods of time or at high doses, some people develop a need to continue taking Oxandrolone . This is known as DEPENDENCE or addiction.

If you suddenly stop taking Oxandrolone , you may experience WITHDRAWAL symptoms, including depression, insomnia, loss of appetite, mood swings, reduced sex drive, restlessness, or tiredness.

Possible side effects

All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome:

Difficulty sleeping.

Seek medical attention right away if any of these SEVERE side effects
occur:

Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); acne; changes in sexual desire; changes in skin color; confusion; dark urine; deepening of the voice, unusual hair growth (especially facial hair), or hoarseness; depression; easy bruising or bleeding; enlarged genitals or breasts; excitability; frequent or persistent erections; increased urination or thirst; irregular heartbeat; loss of appetite; menstrual irregularities; mental or mood changes; muscle cramps or twitching; nausea or vomiting; stomach pain; swelling of the ankles or hands; unusual tiredness; yellowing of the skin or eyes.

Proper storage

Store Oxandrolone at room temperature, between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 and 30 degrees C). Store away from heat, moisture, and light. Do not store in the bathroom. Keep Oxandrolone out of the reach of children and away from pets.

Use with other drugs

Before taking oxandrolone, talk to your doctor if you are taking any of the following medicines:

• an anticoagulant (blood thinner) such as warfarin (Coumadin); or
• insulin or an oral diabetes medicine such as glipizide (Glucotrol), glyburide (DiaBeta, Glynase, Micronase), glimipiride (Amaryl), chlorpropamide (Diabinese), acetohexamide (Dymelor), tolbutamide (Orinase), tolazamide (Tolinase), and others.
  

You may require a dosage adjustment or special monitoring if you are taking any of the medicines listed above.

Drugs other than those listed here may also interact with oxandrolone. Talk to your doctor and pharmacist before taking any prescription or over-the-counter medicines, including vitamins, minerals, and herbal products.

Abuse in Sports

Abuse of this drug in sports is strongly discouraged. This drug has not been intended for use in sports and such use has never been properly investigated and studied or officially acknowledged as therapeutic use. Therefore use for any other purpose than the one explicitly intended may not only be unhealthy but may also seriously endanger your health. Asiapharma  Ltd. does not take any responsibility for use of this drug for any other purpose than the one intended for and when used without proper medical supervision.