OXYMETHOLONE

OXYMETHOLONE, brand of Oxymetholone tablets, is an anabolic steroid, a synthetic derivative of testosterone. Each tablet contains 50 mg of Oxymetholone BP2005, USP29 grade. It is designated chemically as 17ß -hydroxy-2-hydroxymethylene -17α-methy1-5α­androstan-3-one. It occurs as white to creamy-white, odourless or almost odourless crystalline powder. It exhibits polymorphism. Practically insoluble in water; sol

alcohol; freely soluble in chloroform; soluble in ether.

OXYMETHOLONE is a potent 17-alpha alkylated derivative of dihydrotestosterone. This potent anabolic and androgenic drug despite being weakly bound to the androgen receptor OXYMETHOLONE promotes protein anabolism and rapid weight gain but has the potential for substantial adverse reactions. OXYMETHOLONE promotes increased strength, muscle mass, and growth of new red blood cells.