Chemical formula: C₂₁H₃₂O₃ Molecular mass: 332.484 g/mol PubChem compound: 5281034
Oxymetholone is a 17alpha-alkylated anabolic-androgenic steroid and a synthetic derivative of testosterone. It has been approved for 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 myelotoxic drugs often respond.
This medicinal substance has been classified in the anatomical therapeutic chemical (ATC) classification according to its main therapeutic use as follows:
| ATC code | Group title | Classification |
|---|---|---|
| A14AA05 | Oxymetholone | A Alimentary tract and metabolism → A14 Anabolic agents for systemic use → A14A Anabolic steroids → A14AA Androstan derivatives |
Oxymetholone is an active ingredient of these brands:
United States (US)Turkey (TR)Note the following: The list of brand names is continuously updated, and thus does not include the total of products circulating worldwide. |
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