Anadrol (Oxymetholone). Price, reviews, instructions, course of admission

Anadrol is anabolic medicine with pronounced properties, which is actively used by professional athletes who want to increase muscle mass. The price of the product differs in different regions, and also depends on the specific manufacturer. The drug is considered quite effective, but only if it is used correctly and some recommendations are followed.

Composition and form of release

The medication is produced by the manufacturer in the form of tablets for oral use. They can be round or square and medium in size. The color of the tablets can be yellow or white. They are placed in standard plates, but each plate may contain a different number of tablets. More often the blister includes 20 pieces.

The plates are placed in small cardboard boxes, in the package you can find a description indicating the features of the application and possible contraindications for treatment. The composition of the tablets includes the main component oxymetholone, which has the main therapeutic effect.

The medication also contains auxiliary ingredients:

• Magnesium stearate.
• Talc.
• Starch.
• Povidone.
• Microcrystalline cellulose.

The amount of the basic substance per 1 tablet is 50 mg. The auxiliary components do not have therapeutic properties.

Terms of sale, prices

Anadrol is dispensed in different pharmacies after presentation of a prescription form from a doctor, which excludes the likelihood of uncontrolled self-administration. The price of the product differs in different pharmacies.

Usually the cost ranges from 300-700 rubles. per packing.

Pharmacological properties

The drug has anabolic properties, that is, it stimulates the growth of muscle mass in patients who regularly engage in sports involving intense exercise. The medication reduces the production of globulins, helps to increase physical strength and endurance, and stimulates metabolic processes.

The tablet formulation has a positive effect on the condition of the articular joints, especially in patients who suffer from chronic diseases at different stages. The medication can improve the performance of athletes over a relatively short period of time, especially with systemic use.

Pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics

The action of the drug does not appear immediately after it enters the human body. There is a slight cumulative effect, that is, the first result can be observed some time after the start of application.

The active substance belongs to anabolic steroids, which are considered the most effective for increasing muscle mass in professional athletes.

The medicine has a complex effect on the body:

• Stimulates the accumulation of glycogen in the body, which is directly involved in the growth of muscle mass. Patients note that no other anabolic medication helps to achieve such a pronounced result.
• The main substance of the composition promotes fluid retention in the body. A lack of fluid will certainly lead to a rapid loss of muscle mass, but thanks to the drug, such a reaction of the body can be avoided.
• The drug takes part in metabolic processes, promotes the proper assimilation and distribution of food components in the body.
• Increases physical strength and endurance. Patients, when taking the pills, notice an improvement in physical performance over a short period of time.
• It helps to improve the functioning of the articular joints, prevents an increase in the load on the joints during intense loads. If the athlete suffers from chronic joint diseases in a mild form, the drug does not lead to an aggravation of the symptoms, like some other drugs with similar properties.
• Reduces the amount of globulins that bind sex hormones in the body. With an increase in the level of globulins, the growth of muscle mass stops under the influence of sex hormones.

The drug is well absorbed in the body after oral administration of a single dose. The component is absorbed into the bloodstream through the walls of the small intestine, spreads throughout the body and has a therapeutic effect. The processing of the substance in the patient's liver is almost not carried out, since the ingredient is not broken down. After providing a therapeutic effect, the component is excreted unchanged from the body.

Liver dysfunction can slow down the processing of ingredients somewhat. Kidney disorders impair the elimination process. The drug accumulates in small amounts in tissues, which usually does not lead to the development of complications. Pharmacokinetic characteristics may differ from patient to patient.

Indications for use

Anadrol (the price of the product is affordable for most patients) is used mainly by professional athletes to grow muscle mass, but the drug has other indications for the appointment:

• Violation of protein metabolism, in which there is depletion and a critical decrease in the percentage of muscle mass.

  

• Metabolic disorders against the background of improper, insufficient nutrition, adherence to an overly strict diet.
• Progressive muscular dystrophy, accompanied by concomitant disorders of the musculoskeletal system.
• Development of encephalopathy against the background of severe alcoholic hepatitis.
• Delayed sexual development in boys. Diagnosis of sexual infantilism is considered a reason for complex treatment using several drugs.
• Depletion and decrease in muscle mass after a long course of illness, injury, burns, radiation therapy.

The tool can be used after patients have transferred infectious pathologies, accompanied by metabolic disorders and impaired protein absorption.

Contraindications

The drug is not used when diagnosing intolerance to its components or a history of a history of such reactions.

Other barriers to treatment:

• Malignant neoplasms of the mammary glands in women, breast cancer in men. The use of anabolic steroids can provoke complications, aggravation of the symptoms of the underlying disease.
• Severe liver failure, accompanied by complications from other organs of the digestive system.
• Infectious kidney disease, acute or chronic renal failure.
• Adenoma of the prostate at different stages of development.
• Elevated blood calcium levels.
• Nephrosis.
• Acute pathologies of the stomach and intestines. In case of gastric ulcer and acute gastritis, it is better to postpone the drug intake until the condition normalizes.
• Acute and chronic glomerulonephritis.
• Chronic heart failure, recovery period after suffering myocardial infarction or ischemic stroke. The drug is not used for uncontrolled arterial hypertension or severe hypotension. Violation of the heart rhythm is also a contraindication for therapy.
• The patient's age is up to 14 years. After reaching this age, the use of the drug is possible only according to indications and after consultation with an endocrinologist.
• Diabetes mellitus and thyroid pathology are considered a contraindication for treatment.
• Atherosclerotic changes in the coronary vessels.

The drug is contraindicated for pregnant and lactating women, since its main ingredient can negatively affect the hormonal balance, often provoking complications in the mother and child. For patients, individual contraindications for treatment that are absent in the official instructions can be determined.

Methods of administration and dosage

Anapolon (the price of the medicine with the purchase of 1 plate is less) is taken orally in a specific dosage by a specialist and for a specific period of time. Depending on the purpose of use.

For muscle growth

If it is necessary to increase muscle mass, professional athletes and amateurs use pills combined with special nutrition and exercise to maximize result.

The initial and optimal daily dosage for patients is 1 tablet, that is, 50 mg of the drug. This is usually enough to obtain a pronounced result. Sometimes it is allowed to increase the dose to 2 tablets per day. Such a norm is considered the maximum permissible for a person. It cannot be exceeded, even in the absence of a pronounced effect.

The duration of the course is 6 weeks. It is allowed to repeat the application no earlier than 6 months after the end of the previous course.

In case of violation of protein metabolism

Patients with such disorders are usually treated in courses of 4 weeks. The daily dosage does not exceed 1 tablet. Often, therapy is combined with the appointment of medications from other groups, which makes it possible to exert a complex effect on the body.

Tablets are allowed to be taken at any time of the day, but the interval between uses should be approximately equal. This means that the pill is taken at the same time every day with a sufficient amount of water.

Sometimes the therapy is extended according to individual indications, since it is not always possible to achieve a pronounced result within 4 weeks.

With delayed puberty in boys

The appointment of a remedy to patients with such a violation is made only by a doctor. The patient is preliminarily examined, the cause of the disorder is revealed. After that, the optimal course duration is determined, usually not exceeding 6 weeks.

The dosage for patients is 1 tablet. It is not exceeded, even in the absence of a pronounced result, since the likelihood of complications from the internal organs increases. Take a pill at about the same time, wash it down with plenty of water.

There is no fundamental difference whether the patient takes the pill in the morning or in the evening. But taking it in the morning reduces the likelihood of increased excitability and insomnia.

Side effects

Anadrol (the price of the product may depend on the manufacturer's batch) often leads to the development of complications from the internal organs and systems. This is due to the pronounced properties of the anabolic steroid and frequent violations of the instructions. Patients often independently exceed the dosage in order to achieve a more pronounced effect, but this only provokes complications.

Often, frustration occurs when all recommendations are followed.

Common negative reactions:

• On the part of the liver, complications are often manifested, which is associated with the lack of splitting of the main component after its entry into the body. This means that the drug has a toxic effect on the liver and can damage its cells. As a result, there is a violation of the organ.
• A critical increase in blood pressure indicators is often observed when using the drug, which connected with the ability of the main substance to retain fluid in the body, increasing the volume of circulating blood. At the same time, patients are worried about a severe headache, weakness, flashing of flies before their eyes, impaired coordination of movements.
• Nausea and bouts of vomiting are less common. But in the presence of chronic diseases on the part of the digestive system, they can occur. Disorders are accompanied by diarrhea and abdominal pain, signs of dehydration as a result of the loss of a large amount of fluid with feces and vomit.
• Migraine refers to frequent adverse reactions when using an anabolic drug. Patients who have not previously suffered from such disorders may notice severe migraines, accompanied by other disorders of the nervous system.
• With prolonged use, an increase in the level of harmful cholesterol in the blood is observed. In the absence of a history of such deviations, the symptomatology is expressed in a mild form.

Allergy to the components in the composition of the drug can manifest itself in an acute form, accompanied by a rash on the body, severe itching and irritation. Lack of treatment leads to an aggravation of symptoms, the progression of other complications.

Overdose

When taking the drug in the dose prescribed by a specialist, an overdose does not develop. But a single intake of a large number of pills inevitably leads to the appearance of severe liver symptoms. In a laboratory study of blood, an increased level of bilirubin is found.

The skin may acquire an icteric tint, their dryness and itching are observed. On examination, yellowing of the sclera is noted. The patient's appetite disappears, a stool disorder is observed, accompanied by flatulence and bloating, pain and discomfort during physical exertion.

Overdose may be accompanied by repeated vomiting during the day, as well as pain in the stomach. Allergy with such a violation also manifests itself in an acute form and can lead to the development of urticaria or Quincke's edema. Lack of treatment threatens not only health, but also the patient's life.

The appearance of such symptoms is considered a reason for the immediate cancellation of treatment and the appointment of medications to improve the condition. In severe cases, overdose treatment is carried out in a hospital setting.

special instructions

Anapolon (the price of the drug during a long course may not be available for all patients) is taken only as directed by a specialist, especially for the purpose of building muscle mass. The athlete's consultation with the coach is not considered a reason to use the product. It is imperative to visit a therapist and endocrinologist.

Sometimes, stool disorder and nausea are observed in patients in the first few days of therapy, but disappears after that. If symptoms appear, you must consult a doctor who will determine whether you need to refuse from taking or you can prescribe symptomatic treatment and continue using anabolic steroids.

Drug interactions

Like many drugs that affect hormonal levels, the drug should not be combined with medicines from any group. There are tools that are strongly discouraged.

Drugs	Groups of medicines
Allowed	Simultaneous use with some antibiotics, vascular and antihypertensive drugs is allowed. Appointment in combination with cardiac and metabolic agents is not prohibited.
Forbidden	Do not use pills in combination with other steroids or hormone-based drugs. Some glucocorticosteroids can cause complications when combined with anabolic medication. Use in combination with antacids is not recommended.

The decision to combine with other means is made only by the doctor after examining the patient. The patient should not use several drugs on his own.

Analogs

The medicine has few analogues with the same effect. It is considered the most effective. But doctors can also prescribe Methandienone to patients, which is the most popular analogue.

The tool also belongs to anabolic steroids and is available in tablet form. It is prescribed not only for the purpose of increasing muscle mass, but also for certain metabolic disorders according to indications.

Storage conditions and periods

The drug can be stored for 2 years in a dark and cool place, away from children and direct sunlight.

After the expiration date, use is prohibited.

Anadrol is an anabolic steroid medication that stimulates muscle growth and is used for certain diseases. The price of the tool is affordable for short courses, but long-term use can be expensive.

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