ACTIVE HALF-LIFE
8-9 hours
CLASSIFICATION
Anabolic Steroid
DOSAGE
Men 250-350mg/week
ACNE
Yes
WATER RETENTION
High
HBR
Perhaps
HEPATOTOXICITY
Yes
AROMATIZATION
No
CARRIER OIL
Grapeseed Oil
MANUFACTURER
Pharmacom Labs
LAB TEST
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WAREHOUSE
International Warehouse 3
SUBSTANCE
Oxymetholone Injectable
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Oxymetholone, commonly known as Anapolon or Anadrol, is a powerful synthetic steroid and a 17-alpha-alkylated variant of dihydrotestosterone. It was originally created to treat osteoporosis and anemia, as well as to boost muscle growth in malnourished and weakened patients. The American Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved oxymetholone for human use. However, the emergence of non-steroidal medications that effectively treat anemia and osteoporosis led to a decline in the drug's popularity, prompting Syntex to stop its production by 1993, a decision also adopted by other manufacturers.
In terms of performance, oxymetholone closely resembles methandienone. Like methandienone, it not only promotes significant muscle growth but also enhances strength levels. A substantial portion of the weight gained is attributed to water retention, which can result in elevated blood pressure during use.
Oxymetholone’s ability to affect hemoglobin levels and increase overall blood volume can create an intense "pump" effect during workouts, making training challenging, as muscles may experience soreness almost immediately after heavy sets.
Being a derivative of dihydrotestosterone, oxymetholone has a chemical structure that does not undergo aromatization; thus, it doesn’t directly convert to estradiol. However, it exhibits notable estrogenic properties. It's important to note that only antiestrogens can counteract estrogenic side effects, as aromatase inhibitors are ineffective in this regard.
Some speculate that the estrogenic effects of oxymetholone may be linked to progestogenic activity, similar to nandrolones, leading to comparable side effects. Yet, medical studies have indicated that oxymetholone does not exhibit progestogenic activity.
Pharmacom Labs has developed an injectable form of this steroid, which offers greater bioavailability (or efficiency) and reduced hepatotoxicity compared to the oral version, as it bypasses the initial pass through the liver.