Used to improve body composition and muscle strength in patients with severe burns.
Oxandrolone was FDA-approved to treat conditions characterized by involuntary weight loss and muscle wasting.
Anavar, the former brand name for the drug , is an oral synthetic anabolic steroid derived from dihydrotestosterone (DHT) . Originally developed in 1962, it is known for having high anabolic activity with relatively weak androgenic (masculinizing) effects, earning it a reputation as a "mild" steroid. Medical Uses and History
Prescribed off-label to counteract muscle-wasting syndrome associated with HIV/AIDS.
Prescribed to help patients regain weight after major surgery, chronic infections, or severe trauma.
Helps relieve bone pain and increase bone density in patients with osteoporosis.