ANADROL 50

DESCRIPTION
Oxymetholone 50 is a potent 17-alpha alkylated derivative of dihydrotestosterone. This is a
potent anabolic and androgenic drug despite being weakly bound to the androgen receptor.
Oxymetholone 50 promotes protein anabolism and rapid weight gain but has the potential for
substantial adverse reactions. Oxymetholone 50 promotes increased strength, muscle mass,
and growth of new red blood cells.

INDICATIONS
Anemia: indicated in the treatment of anemias caused by deficient red cell production.
Acquired aplastic anemia, congenital aplastic anemia, myelofibrosis and hypoplastic
anemias often respond.

ADVERSE REACTIONS
Male: Gynecomastia, excessive frequency and duration of penile erections, oligospermia.
Skin and Appendages: Hirsutism, male pattern baldness and acne, gynecomastia.
Fluid/electrolyte Disturbances: Retention of sodium, chloride, water, potassium, calcium, and inorganic phosphates.
Gastrointestinal: Nausea, cholestatic jaundice, alterations in liver function tests; rarely, hepatocellular neoplasms, peliosis hepatis, hepatic adenomas, and
cholestatic hepatitis.
Hematologic: Suppression of clotting factors II, V, VII, & X: bleeding in patients on anti- coagulant therapy.
Nervous System: Increased or decreased libido, headache, anxiety, depression, and generalized paresthesia.
Other: Serum lipid changes, hypercalcaemia, hypertension, oedema, priapism, and potentiation of sleep apnea.

CONTRAINDICATIONS
Patients with known hypersensitivity to any ingredients in this product. Patients with known
or suspected carcinomas of the breast, testis, or prostate. Patients with heart disease, liver
disease, or kidney disease or with a history of epilepsy. Products containing androgens
should not be used in women as they may cause virilization and fetal harm. Oxymetholone is
contraindicated in women who are or may become pregnant. If the patient becomes
pregnant while taking the drug, she should be apprised of the potential hazard to the fetus.
Nephrosis or the nephrotic phase of nephritis. Hepatic dysfunction. Hypertension.

DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION
Adult male: 50mg taken orally once per day for a duration of 2 to 4 weeks. Treatment should
be under supervision of a qualified physician with laboratory monitoring.

PRESENTATION
Oxymetholone 50 mg uncoated tablets: 100 tablets in blister

STORAGE
Store in a cool dry place between 15 – 25°C, Protect from beau light.