Anadrol Tablets

What is Anadrol-50?

• Anadrol-50 is an anabolic steroid, which is a man-made form of a hormone similar to testosterone.
• Anadrol-50 is used to treat certain types of anemia (lack of red blood cells), including anemia caused by chemotherapy.
• Anadrol-50 will not enhance athletic performance and should not be used for that purpose.
• Anadrol-50 may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Important Information

• You should not use this medicine if you have severe liver or kidney disease, prostate cancer, male breast cancer, or female breast cancer with high levels of calcium in the blood.
• Do not use Anadrol-50 if you are pregnant.
• Long-term use of Anadrol-50 can cause liver tumors or blood-filled cysts in your liver or spleen. Call your doctor at once if you have upper stomach pain, loss of appetite, dark urine, clay-colored stools, jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes), or rapid weight gain (especially in your face and midsection).

Before taking this medicine

• You should not use Anadrol-50 if you are allergic to it, or if you have :
  
  • Prostate cancer
  • Male breast cancer
  • Female breast cancer with high levels of calcium in the blood
  • Severe liver disease
  • Severe kidney disease or if you are pregnant.

• To make sure Anadrol-50 is safe for you, tell your doctor if you have :
  
  • Liver or kidney disease
  • Heart disease, congestive heart failure
  • Coronary artery disease (hardened arteries)
  • High cholesterol or triglycerides
  • Diabetes
  • Bleeding or blood clotting disorder
  • Enlarged prostate or if you also take a blood thinner (warfarin, Coumadin, Jantoven).

How should I take Anadrol-50?

• Follow all directions on your prescription label. Your doctor may occasionally change your dose to make sure you get the best results. Do not take this medicine in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended.
• To be sure this medicine is helping your condition, you may need frequent blood tests. You may not notice any change in your symptoms, but your blood work will help your doctor determine how long to treat you with Anadrol-50.
• Tell your doctor if you have any changes in weight. Anadrol-50 doses are based on weight, and any changes may affect the dose.
• It may take 3 to 6 months before your symptoms improve. Keep using the medication as directed and tell your doctor if your symptoms do not improve.
• This medicine can cause unusual results with certain medical tests. Tell any doctor who treats you that you are using Anadrol-50.
• Anadrol-50 is only part of a treatment program that may also include blood transfusions and/or using other medicines. Follow your doctor's instructions very closely.

Side Effects :

• Diarrhea, excitation, or trouble sleeping may occur. If any of these effects persist or worsen, notify your doctor or pharmacist promptly.
• Remember that your doctor has prescribed this medication because he or she has judged that the benefit to you is greater than the risk of side effects. Many people using this medication do not have serious side effects.
• Tell your doctor right away if any of these serious side effects occur - mental/mood changes, swelling of the ankles/feet, unusual or rapid weight gain, trouble breathing, decreased/increased interest in sex, new or worsening acne.
• Males before puberty - tell your doctor right away if any of these signs of maturation occur while taking this drug - enlargement of the , more frequent erections.
• Adult males - tell your doctor right away if any of these serious side effects occur: hair loss, trouble urinating, changes in testicle size, impotence, breast tenderness/swelling.
• For males, in the very unlikely event you have a painful or prolonged erection lasting 4 or more hours, stop using this drug and seek immediate medical attention, or permanent problems could occur.

Storage : Store at room temperature between 59-86 degrees F (15-30 degrees C) away from light and moisture. Do not store in the bathroom. Keep all medicines away from children and pets.