Brand Name: Anavar
Generic name: Oxandrolone

Anavar is a much safer drug in comparison with other androgenicanabolic steroids. Anavar is a combination of Oxandrolone, with othertrace minerals. Basically Oxandrolone is a class I anabolic, mildandrogenic steroid that makes it very good to use in many cases, ratherthan other highly toxic steroids. It is also HPTA(Hypothalamic-Testicular-Pituitary-Axis) safe, which makes it a verymild and safe steroid. As it is an anabolic steroid, it aromatizes butdoes not convert to DHT.

Anavar, like all other anabolic steroids, is used to cure patientswith excessive weight loss, or people suffering from osteoporosis. Thisdrug is helpful for patients with burns and muscular injuries.Oxandrolone is widely used to help cure burns and reduce the amount oftime patients are required to stay in hospital. It recovers mass andweight and also replenishes muscles in the body. This drug is good forosteoporosis as well, as it provides calcium to the body, which is goodfor bone build up. There is one more interesting fact about Anavar, andthat concerns “fat loss”. Anavar helps to burn excessive fat in body,and also helps to put on weight through muscle gain. It is the bestchoice for persons who have been facing body or bone pain due toosteoporosis, and it is also not liver toxic as it does not disturb thehormonal cycle in the body.

Anavar is mild if it is taken as small doses; large doses can causeliver problems and many other issues such as abnormal sex drive,deepening of the voice, bleeding, acne, hair growth and many othersex-hormone related problems. Therefore, it is highly recommended totake smaller doses of Anavar prescribed only by a physician. In somecases it is also observed that Anavar causes mild gastrointestinalproblems such as nausea, headache, loose and light colored stools,stomach irritation and pain, and in severe cases, diarrhea.

Do not use Anavar if:

• you are allergic to any ingredient in Oxandrolone
• you are a man who has known or suspected breast or prostate cancer
• you are a woman who has breast cancer and high blood calcium levels
• you are pregnant
• you have certain kidney problems (nephrosis) or high blood calcium levels

Contact your doctor or health care provider right away if any of these apply to you.

Before using Anavar:

Somemedical conditions may interact with Oxandrolone. Tell your doctor orpharmacist if you have any medical conditions, especially if any of thefollowing apply to you:

• if you are planning to become pregnant or are breast-feeding
• if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement
• if you have allergies to medicines, foods, or other substances
• if you have an enlarged prostate; heart, blood vessel, kidney, or liver disease; or breast cancer

SomeMEDICINES MAY INTERACT with Oxandrolone. Tell your health care providerif you are taking any other medicines, especially any of the following:

• Anticoagulants(eg, warfarin), carbamazepine, or diabetes medicines (eg, glipizide)because the actions and side effects of these medicines may be increased
• Corticosteroids (eg, prednisone) or corticotropin because risk of serious side effects, including swelling, may be increased

Thismay not be a complete list of all interactions that may occur. Ask yourhealth care provider if Oxandrolone may interact with other medicinesthat you take. Check with your health care provider before you start,stop, or change the dose of any medicine.

How to use Anavar:

Use Oxandrolone as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.

• Oxandrolone may be taken with or without food.
• Ifyou miss a dose of Oxandrolone, take it as soon as possible. If it isalmost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back toyour regular dosing schedule. Do not take 2 doses at once.

Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Oxandrolone.

Important safety information:

• Oxandrolonehas not been shown to enhance athletic ability. Do not take Oxandrolonefor any reason other than that for which it was prescribed.
• Oxandrolonemay reduce the number of certain clot-forming substances in your blood.To prevent bleeding, avoid situations in which bruising or injury mayoccur. Report any unusual bleeding, bruising, blood in stools, or dark,tarry stools to your doctor.
• Diabetes patients -Oxandrolone may affect your blood sugar. Check blood sugar levelsclosely and ask your doctor before adjusting the dose of your diabetesmedicine.
• LAB TESTS, including liver function tests,blood cell counts, cholesterol levels, or blood calcium levels, may beperformed to check for side effects. Be sure to keep all doctor and labappointments.
• Use Oxandrolone with caution in theELDERLY because they may be more sensitive to its effects, especiallyprostate problems (eg, enlargement, cancer), fluid buildup, or abnormalliver function tests.
• Use Oxandrolone with extreme caution in CHILDREN. Safety and effectiveness have not been confirmed.
• Oxandrolonemay affect the bone growth rate in CHILDREN. Your child's bone growthshould be checked every 6 months while using Oxandrolone.
• PREGNANCYand BREAST-FEEDING: Do not use Oxandrolone if you are pregnant. If yoususpect that you could be pregnant, contact your doctor immediately. Itis unknown if Oxandrolone is excreted in breast milk. Do notbreast-feed while taking Oxandrolone.

When usedfor long periods of time or at high doses, some people develop a needto continue taking Oxandrolone. This is known as DEPENDENCE oraddiction.

If you suddenly stop taking Oxandrolone, you mayexperience WITHDRAWAL symptoms, including depression, insomnia, loss ofappetite, mood swings, reduced sex drive, restlessness, or tiredness.

Possible side effects of Anavar:

Allmedicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor,side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON sideeffects persist or become bothersome:

Difficulty sleeping.

Seek medical attention right away if any of these SEVERE side effects occur:

Severeallergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing;tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue);acne; changes in sexual desire; changes in skin color; confusion; darkurine; deepening of the voice, unusual hair growth (especially facialhair), or hoarseness; depression; easy bruising or bleeding; enlargedgenitals or breasts; excitability; frequent or persistent erections;increased urination or thirst; irregular heartbeat; loss of appetite;menstrual irregularities; mental or mood changes; muscle cramps ortwitching; nausea or vomiting; stomach pain; swelling of the ankles orhands; unusual tiredness; yellowing of the skin or eyes.

Thisis not a complete list of all side effects that may occur. If you havequestions about side effects, contact your health care provider. Callyour doctor for medical advice about side effects.

Overdose:

Contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately.

How to store Anavar:

StoreOxandrolone at room temperature, between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 and 30degrees C). Store away from heat, moisture, and light. Do not store inthe bathroom. Keep Oxandrolone out of the reach of children and awayfrom pets.

This information is a summary only. It does notcontain all information about Oxandrolone. If you have questions aboutthe medicine you are taking or would like more information, check withyour doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.