Oxymetholone

Oxymetholone 25mg

INDICATIONS AND USES:
Oxymetholone (Oxymetholone Tablets 25mg), oral tablets, contains Oxymetholone 25mg. Oxymetholone is white to creamy white. crystalline powder. It is odorless, and is stable air. Practically insoluble in water, freely soluble in chloroform, soluble in dioxane, sparingly soluble in alcohol and slightly soluble in ether.Usage Oxymetholone is indicated in the treatment of anemias caused by deficient red cell production. Acquired aplastic anemia, congenital aplastic anemia, myelofibrosis and the hypoplastic anemias due to the administration of myelotoxie drugs ofen respond. Oxymetholone Tablets should not replace other supportive measures such as transfusion, correction of iron, folic acid, vitamin B12 or pyridoxine deficiency, antibacterial therapy and the appropriate use of corticosteroids.

CONTRADICTIONS:
The recommended daily dose in children and adults is 1-5 mg/kg body weight per day. The usual effective dose is 1-2 mg/kg/day but higher doses may be required, and the dose should be individualized. Response is not often immediate, and a minimum trial of three to six months should be given. Following remission, some patients may be maintained without the drug; others may be maintained on an established lower daily dosage. A continued maintenance dose is usually necessary in patients with congenital aplastic anemia.

DOSAGES:
100-250mg once every day.

STORAGE:
Store in a dry, cool place. Protect from light and children.