Oxavolin 20 Tablet contains Oxandrolone (20 mg), a synthetic anabolic steroid derived from dihydrotestosterone (DHT). It works by promoting protein synthesis in the body to help regain lost weight and rebuild lean muscle tissue. Medical UsesWeight Regain: Prescribed to promote weight gain after severe trauma, extensive surgery, chronic infections, or prolonged illness. Offsetting Protein Catabolism: Used to counter muscle wasting associated with long-term corticosteroid use or chronic illness.Bone Pain Relief: Helps relieve bone pain associated with osteoporosis in certain severe cases.Common Side EffectsNausea, vomiting, or stomach discomfortAcne or oily skinChanges in libido (increased or decreased sex drive)Swelling in ankles or feet (fluid retention)Headaches or sleep disturbancesCritical Risks & WarningsLiver Toxicity (Hepatotoxicity): Prolonged or high-dose use of oral anabolic steroids like Oxandrolone can cause severe liver injury, peliosis hepatis (blood-filled cysts in the liver), or liver tumors. Regular liver function monitoring is required.Cardiovascular Risks: Can negatively alter cholesterol levels (lowering HDL “good“ cholesterol and raising LDL “bad“ cholesterol), significantly increasing the risk of hypertension, heart attack, or stroke.Hormonal & Reproductive Effects:In Men: Suppression of natural testosterone production, testicular shrinkage, reduced sperm count, and gynecomastia (breast tissue enlargement).In Women: Virilization (masculinization effects) such as deepening of the voice, facial hair growth, clitoral enlargement, and menstrual irregularities.Contraindications: Strictly contraindicated in severe liver disease, prostate cancer, male breast cancer, hypercalcemia, and during pregnancy.Prescription & Regulatory Status: This is a controlled prescription drug with significant potential for misuse in performance enhancement or bodybuilding. It must only be taken under direct medical supervision with periodic blood tests.
