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If you wish to have a chiseled body, then you have to take two important aspects into considerations- weight-loss and muscle gain. Although both the processes go hand-in-hand, some of the initiatives that you have taken for the purpose perform well for either of them. However, there are certain steroidal drugs that come with both the benefits. This category of drug is known as anabolic steroids. Oxybol belongs to that class of steroids that comes with androgenic and anabolic properties. To know more about the drug, let us look into the details of the drug.
What is Oxybol?
Oxybol 50 (mg) is the brand name for oxymetholone that is used for pharmaceutical purposes. It is commercially available in 50 mg tablets marketed it blister packs. These drugs are administered orally although there are provisions for the injection form of the drug. However, before taking the drug, one should consider the following points to gain the maximum benefit from the drug and avoid potential side effects. A detailed research is needed to be done about the drug before administration.
Effects of Oxybol on the body
As stated earlier, Oxybol is a pharmaceutical variant of oxymetholone which itself is a synthetic variant of the male hormone testosterone. It is a prescription-only drug ensuring its usage for medical purposes only. The drug helps in increasing the strength and enhancing the performance of the athletes and bodybuilders. The drug increases red blood cell production in the body. Therefore, it is recommended for the treatment of anemia resulting from the failure of the bone marrow to manufacture the adequate amount of red blood cells.
Oxybol does not produce immediate effects on the body. It takes about three to six months for the onset of its results. It is generally recommended to be taken at a dosage of up to 10 mg per day with proper attention to the reaction of the body to the drug. To increase the effect of erythropoiesis, physicians generally recommend a dosage of 1 to 5 mg, per day.
Side effects of Oxybol and who should prevent using it
Most of the drugs that are steroidal in nature come with a handful of side effects. Oxybol is no exception to the list; there are a number of side effects associated with Oxybol itself. Some of them include:
- Excitability, insomnia and related problems of the central nervous system.
- Atherosclerosis, peripheral edema, and coronary artery disease
- Hirsutism, severe acne in women. It can also lead to male pattern baldness.
- Imbalances in the endocrinal and metabolic systems leading to hypernatremia, gynecomastia, hypercalcemia, lowering of HDL cholesterol, etc.
- Kidney and liver damage.
- Problems in the genitourinary tract like prostatic hyperplasia in aged males, priapism, impotence, bladder irritation, testicular atrophy, and dysfunction.
The drug Oxybol is generally not recommended for pregnant or breastfeeding women. It should also not be taken by those who suffer from kidney or liver issues. Cancer patients should also prevent using the drug. It should also not be taken in combination with other drugs like cyclosporine, corticosteroids and those that causes blood clotting or decreases blood sugar levels.
These are some of the general concepts about Oxybol 50. If you wish to take the drug, consult your physician before administering it for your purpose.
