Oxandrolone
Medication
Description
DescriptionOxandrolone, sold under the brand names Oxandrin and Anavar, among others, is an androgen and anabolic steroid medication which is used to help promote weight gain in various situations, to help offset ... Wikipedia
Formula: C19H30O3
Molar mass: 306.446 g/mol
CAS ID: 53-39-4
Elimination half-life: Adults: 9.4–10.4 hours; Elderly: 13.3 hours
Drug class: Androgen; Anabolic steroid
Trade name: Oxandrin, Anavar, others
Oxandrolone is a man-made steroid, similar to the naturally occurring steroid testosterone. Oxandrolone is an "anabolic" steroid that promotes the growth of muscle tissue. Oxandrolone is used to help you regain weight lost after surgery, severe trauma, or chronic infections.