ANAVAMED 10 (Oxandrolone)

Overview

ANAVAMED 10 (Oxandrolone) is an oral androgen and anabolic steroid. It is used to promote weight gain under different circumstances. It is also used in the treatment of burns, reduction of catabolic effects from extended corticosteroid use, bone pain in osteoporosis and turner syndrome. ANAVAMED 10 comes in 10mg tablets that contain oxandrolone 10mg and excipients. 

Oxandrolone Mechanism of Action

Oxandrolone acts as an agonist of the androgen receptors. It has both androgenic and anabolic activity, however, it is less androgenic than anabolic. Stimulation of the androgen receptors results in protein synthesis. leading to increased muscular growth, lean body mass and bone density. An added benefit of oxandrolone is that it does not affect androgenic tissues such as the prostate the skin and hair follicles. 

ANAVAMED 10 (Oxandrolone) Dosage

2.5mg - 20mg daily taken orally in 2- 4 divided doses. 

Oxandrolone Side effects

Can include virilization, acne, priapism, infertility, testicular atrophy, elevated liver enzymes.

Oxandrolone Interactions

Interacts with warfarin, oral hypoglycemic agents, and corticosteroids.