Therapeutic category: alimentary tract and metabolism

Pharmacological category: androstan derivatives

Generic name:  Oxandrolone

Dosage form: 100 F.C. tablets

Strength: 2.5 mg

Indications:

• indicated as adjunctive therapy to offset the protein catabolism associated with prolonged administration of corticosteroids, and for the relief of the bone pain frequently accompanying osteoporosis
• is used to help regain weight lost after surgery, severe trauma, or chronic infections