Pharmacological category:
Anabolic androgenic steroid
Mechanism of action of the drug:
Oxymetholone is a steroid that has anabolic and androgenic characteristics. In anemias caused by bone marrow failure, oxymetholone increases the production and excretion of erythropoietin in the urine and promotes erythropoiesis in anemias caused by red blood cell deficiency.
Side effects:
increased sex drive, as well as signs of masculinization, such as voice changes, acne, and excessive hair growth. It can also cause liver damage.
Dosage:
The standard effective dose is 1 to 2 mg/kg/day orally; however, oxymetholone therapy should be individualized, and a higher dose (up to 5 mg/kg/day) may be necessary. A minimum treatment period of 3 to 6 months is recommended due to the possibility of a delayed response.
Pharmacological category:
Anabolic androgenic steroid
Mechanism of action of the drug:
Oxymetholone is a steroid that has anabolic and androgenic characteristics. In anemias caused by bone marrow failure, oxymetholone increases the production and excretion of erythropoietin in the urine and promotes erythropoiesis in anemias caused by red blood cell deficiency.
Side effects:
increased sex drive, as well as signs of masculinization, such as voice changes, acne, and excessive hair growth. It can also cause liver damage.
Dosage:
The standard effective dose is 1 to 2 mg/kg/day orally; however, oxymetholone therapy should be individualized, and a higher dose (up to 5 mg/kg/day) may be necessary. A minimum treatment period of 3 to 6 months is recommended due to the possibility of a delayed response.