Oxandrolone

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Also known as:  Anavar;  Lonavar;  Oxandrin;  Vasorome

 

Description

Oxandrolone is a type of Testosterone Ester Anabolic-Androgenic Steroid - an analogue of Testosterone.

 

Conventional Medical Usage of Oxandrolone

Immune System

 Oxandrolone may stimulate some aspects of the Immune System.

 

Metabolism

 Oxandrolone has been approved within the USA for use in preventing Cachexia (weight loss) in Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) patients.

 

Illicit Usage of Oxandrolone

Metabolism

 Oxandrolone is commonly obtained on the "black market" by bodybuilders seeking to utilize the anabolic effects of Oxandrolone with the aim of accelerating Muscle Growth.  It is one of the preferred Anabolic-Androgenic Steroids used by athletes and bodybuilders due to its high anabolic:androgenic ratio:

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