📋 Indications & Clinical Dosage
*Adjunct therapy in chronic debilitating diseases, glucocorticoid therapy, radiotherapy, major surgery and trauma:*
Adults: 25-50 mg every week.
⛔ Contraindications
Pregnancy, prostatic carcinoma or mammary carcinoma in males, development of signs of virilization.
⚠️ Precautions & Warnings
Anabolic steroids may occasionally induce salt and fluid retention.
🔄 Drug Interactions
Anticoagulants, liver enzyme inducers, Heparin.
⚠️ Adverse Reactions / Side Effects
Over dose or prolong treatment may cause amenorrhoea and inhibition of spermatogenesis, premature epiphyseal closure, water and salt retention, virilization in sensitive women.
📚 Official Regulatory & Clinical References
- Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan (DRAP): Drug Registration, S.R.O. Price Gazettes & National Essential Medicines List (NEML).
- World Health Organization (WHO): Collaborating Centre for Drug Statistics Methodology (ATC/DDD Index).
- Formulary Standards: British National Formulary (BNF) & Pakistan National Formulary (PNF) guidelines.