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Anadrol-50 Generic Name & Formulations
Legal Class
CIII
General Description
Oxymetholone 50mg; scored tabs.
Pharmacological Class
Androgen.
How Supplied
Tabs—100
Manufacturer
Anadrol-50 Indications
Indications
Anemia caused by deficient red cell production. Acquired aplastic anemia, congenital anemia, myelofibrosis, and hypoplastic anemias due to myelotoxic drugs.
Anadrol-50 Dosage and Administration
Adults and Children
Individualized. 1–5mg/kg per day for at least 3–6 months; may attempt to lower dose or discontinue after remission. Congenital aplastic anemia: may need continued maintenance dose.
Anadrol-50 Contraindications
Contraindications
Male breast or prostate carcinoma. Breast cancer in females with hypercalcemia. Nephrosis or the nephrotic phase of nephritis. Severe hepatic dysfunction. Pregnancy (Cat.X).
Anadrol-50 Boxed Warnings
Boxed Warning
Peliosis hepatitis. Liver cell tumors. Increased risk of atherosclerosis due to blood lipid changes (eg, decreased HDL, increased LDL).
Anadrol-50 Warnings/Precautions
Warnings/Precautions
Not a replacement for other supportive treatments (eg, transfusion; iron, folic acid, Vit. B12, Vit. B6 replacement). Discontinue if jaundice, abnormal liver function, hypercalcemia, or edema occurs. Cardiac, hepatic, or renal dysfunction. Monitor hepatic function, blood, and bone age. Elderly. Young children. Nursing mothers: not recommended.
Anadrol-50 Pharmacokinetics
See Literature
Anadrol-50 Interactions
Interactions
May potentiate oral anticoagulants. May alter insulin or oral antihyperglycemic needs.
Anadrol-50 Adverse Reactions
Adverse Reactions
Peliosis hepatis, premature epiphyseal closure in adolescents, edema, hepatic carcinoma, prostatic hypertrophy or carcinoma, gynecomastia, priapism, oligospermia, nausea, jaundice, hirsutism, virilization, male pattern baldness, acne, polycythemia, headache, CNS excitation, insomnia, altered libido, fluid and electrolyte disturbances, suppression of clotting factors, increased serum cholesterol.
Anadrol-50 Clinical Trials
See Literature
Anadrol-50 Note
Not Applicable
Anadrol-50 Patient Counseling
See Literature
