OXANDROLONE

(ox AN droe lone) Brand: Oxandrin

What is the most significant information I must know about oxandrolone?

• In rare cases, serious and even fatal cases of liver problems have developed during treatment with oxandrolone. Contact your doctor immediately if you experience abdominal pain, easy colored stools, dark colored urine, unusual fatigue, nausea or vomiting, or yellowing of the skin or eyes. These may be early signs of liver problems.

What is oxandrolone?

• Oxandrolone is a man-made steroid, similar to the a naturally occuring steroid testosterone.

• Oxandrolone is used to promote weight gain next extensive surgery, chronic infection, or severe trauma, and in another cases that result in inadequate weight gain or maintenance. Oxandrolone is also used to decrease muscle loss caused by treatment with corticosteroids and to reduce bone pain associated with osteoporosis.

• Oxandrolone may also be used for purposes another than those listed here.

What must I discuss with my healthcare provider till taking oxandrolone?

• Do not take oxandrolone without first talking to your doctor if you have

· prostate cancer;

· breast cancer; or

· a tall level of calcium in the blood (hypercalcemia).

• Till taking oxandrolone, conversation to your doctor if you

· have heart or blood vessel disease;

· have had a heart attack;

· have a tall level of cholesterol in the blood;

· have bleeding or blood clotting problems;

· have diabetes;

· take an oral anticoagulant (blood thinner);

· have liver problems; or

· have kidney problems.

• You may not be able to take oxandrolone, or you may require a dosage adjustment or particular monitoring during treatment.

• Oxandrolone is in the FDA pregnancy category X. This means that oxandrolone is known to reason birth defects in an unborn child. Do not take this medicine if you are pregnant or could become pregnant during treatment.

• It is not known whether oxandrolone passes into breast milk. Do not take this medicine without first talking to your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.

How must I take oxandrolone?

• Take oxandrolone exactly as directed by your doctor. If you do not understand these instructions, ask your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist to explain them to you.

• Take oxandrolone with a full glass of water.

• Oxandrolone can be taken with or without food.

• It is significant to take oxandrolone regularly to get the most benefit.

• Your doctor may want you to have blood trials or another medical evaluations during treatment with oxandrolone to monitor progress and side effects.

• Store oxandrolone at room temperature away from moisture, heat, and direct light.

What happens if I miss a dose?

• Take the missed doze as soon as you remember. However, if it is nearly time for the following doze, skip the doze you missed, and take only the following regularly scheduled doze. Do not take a double doze of this medication.

What happens if I overdose?

• An overdose of this medicine is unlikely to threaten life. Contact an abnormal room or poison control center for advice if an overdose is suspected.

• Symptoms of an oxandrolone overdose are not known.

What must I avoid while taking oxandrolone?

• There are no restrictions on food, beverages, or activities while you are taking oxandrolone unless otherwise directed by your doctor.

What are the possible side effects of oxandrolone?

• If you experience any of the next serious side effects, contact your doctor immediately or search abnormal medical attention:

· an allergic reaction (difficulty breathing; closing of the throat; swelling of the lips, tongue, or person; or hives);

· swelling of the arms or legs (especially ankles);

· frequent or persistent erections, or breast tenderness or enlargement (male patients); or

· voice changes (hoarseness, deepening), hair loss, facial hair growth, clitoral enlargement, or menstrual irregularities (female patients).

• Another smaller serious side effects may also occur. Conversation to your doctor if you experience

· new or worsening acne;

· difficulty sleeping;

· headache; or

· changes in sexual desire.

• Side effects another than those listed here may also occur. Conversation to your doctor about any side effect that seems unusual or that is especially bothersome. You may message side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

What another drugs will affect oxandrolone?

• Till taking oxandrolone, conversation to your doctor if you are taking any of the next medicines:

· an anticoagulant (blood thinner) such as warfarin (Coumadin); or

· insulin or an oral diabetes medication 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 particular monitoring if you are taking any of the medicines listed above.

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

Where can I get more information?

• Your pharmacist has additional information about oxandrolone written for health professionals that you may read.

Remember, hold this and all another medicines out of the reach of children, never share your medicines with others, and use this medicine only for the indication prescribed.

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