Anadrol - Oxymetholone
oxymetholone
Anadrol is useful for treatment of anemia and is also used for other conditions as well.
Drug Action
Anadrol is androgen hormone, which functions by producing erythropoietin. Erythropoetin is responsible for red blood cell production.
Anadrol Critical Effects
Anadrol causes:
- Chronic liver and spleen troubles like blood filled cyst formation inside liver or spleen
- Liver tumor formation
- Liver failure
- Chronic internal bleeding.
Less Chronic symptoms:
- Dizziness
- Weakness
- Fainting
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Stomach aches
- Dark urination
- Pigmentation of the skin or eyes
Precautions
- Anadrol should not be used if you are allergic to one or more ingredients of the drug.
- Anadrol also should not be used if you are pregnant.
- Anadrol usage should be minimized or stopped if you suffer from kidney or liver problems or if you suffer from breast cancer.
Check lists
It is advisable to contact the doctor if you are breast feeding or if you are taking counter medications before you use Anadrol. You should also not use Anadrol if you suffer from food allergy or have diabetes or enlarged prostate etc. Check with your doctor even if you suffer from heart, liver or kidney dysfunction or even if you have high blood calcium level.
Drug Interactions
Medicines like, warfarin, carbamazepine, insulin, oxyphenbutazone, interact with Anadrol and increases the risk of side effects. Although this is not a complete list, it is wise to contact the physician before you start administering the drug.
Drug Administration
Anadrol is administered as directed by the physician. Anadrol can be taken with or without food and can even be administered along with foods in case of stomach irritations.
Missed Dose
In case if you happen to miss a dose, do not have both the doses together. If the dosage clashes, it is better to avoid the previous dose and continue with the current dose. It is also better to consult your physician in case of any doubts regarding the dosage amount.
Drug Safety
Anadrol might affect the blood sugar level. Hence it is recommended to check the blood sugar levels, especially for diabetic patients, as long as you administer the drug. It is also wise to check for blood cholesterol and lipid level, iron level, urine and blood calcium level, liver function test, bone growth and development, and complete blood cell counts, in order to monitor the drug reaction and also to check for side effects. Anadrol should be used cautiously in elderly patients as they are too sensitive for the drug side effects, especially patients who suffer from enlarged prostate or prostate cancer.
Anadrol also is known to interfere with the lab test results like thyroid function tests, hence it is wise to inform the lab technician about your administration of Anadrol before the test Is being done on you. Anadrol is also known to affect the growth rate in children, hence it is recommended to cautiously use the drug in those age groups.
Pregnancy
Anadrol is prohibited from useage in pregnant mothers and their presence in the breast milk is not known. However, it is wise not to administer the drug when you are breast feeding.
Anadrol Side Effects
Some of the side effects of Anadrol include:
- Rashes
- Hives
- Trouble breathing
- Chest tightness
- Swelling of the mouth, face, lips, tongue
- Growth of breast tissues
- Alterations in menstrual periods
- Skin discoloration
- Voice deepening
- Depression
- Persistent erections
- Hoarseness
- Mental swings
- Growth of hair on the face
- Nausea
- Formation of new painful lumps
- Swelling of arms and legs
- Difficulty in sleeping
- Difficulty in urinating
- Odd bruising or bleeding
- Vomiting Sensation
- Increase in body Weight
- Pigmentation of the skin or eyes.
Drug Overdose
In case of drug overdose contact your nearest emergency care center.
Drug Storage
Anadrol is stored at temperature between 20 to 25 degree Celsius. Storage temperature between 15 to 30 degree Celsius is also broadly accepted. Anadrol should be stored away from direct heat, sunlight and moisture. Keep away from pets and children.
General Information
If you still have any doubts regarding the drug administration or drug usage, it is wise to contact your physician for clearing your doubts. In case your symptoms do not wane in days, it is wise to consult doctor for drug discontinuation or altering the drug dosage amount.
