Oxymetholone
Class
Steroid hormones
Subclass
Androgens
Generic name
Oxymetholone
Brand names
Anadrol-50®
Common formulations
Tablet
Dosage and administration
Adults patients
Treatment of anemia • Caused by deficient red cell production
Indications for use
Labeled indications
Adults
Safety risks
Contraindications
Breast cancer or prostate cancer
Hepatic dysfunction
Pre-existing cardiac, renal, or hepatic disease
Warnings and precautions
Atherosclerosis
Coagulopathy
Exacerbation of glycemic control
Specific populations
Renal impairment
eGFR 0-90 mL/min/1.73 m²
Renal replacement therapy
Any modality
Hepatic impairment
Child-Pugh C (severe)
Any severity
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy
All trimesters • Australia Category: D
Breastfeeding
Little information available on breastfeeding safety.
Unknown amount excreted in breastmilk.
Unknown drug levels in breastfed infants.
Adverse reactions
Unknown frequency
Interactions
Drug(s)
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