About oxymetholone
Anabolic androgenic steroid
Used for
- Treats certain types of severe anemia, including aplastic anemia.
Usual adult dose
Usually 1–5 mg/kg by mouth daily; treatment is supervised and individualized.
Usual dose in children
Usually 1–5 mg/kg by mouth daily for selected severe anemias; specialist supervision required.
Common side effects
- Liver injury, jaundice, or liver tumors
- Fluid retention and swelling
- Changes in cholesterol levels
- Acne, hair changes, or menstrual changes
Important warnings
- Can cause serious liver damage; monitoring is necessary.
- May worsen prostate or breast cancer and some heart or kidney conditions.
- Can suppress natural hormone production and impair fertility.
- Not for bodybuilding or athletic performance; serious harm can occur.
Pregnancy
Avoid during pregnancy; it can harm fetal development.
Breastfeeding
Avoid during breastfeeding; safety is not established and harm is possible.
Interactions
- Warfarin and other blood thinners: bleeding risk may change.
- Diabetes medicines: blood glucose effects may change.
- Other medicines that can harm the liver may increase risk.
AI-generated from general medical knowledge, not from this product's official leaflet. It may be incomplete or out of date. Not medical advice — ask a pharmacist or doctor before making any decision.