Anadrol-50 (Oxymetholone) Patient Information: Missed a Dose and What Should I Avoid at RxList

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May 24, 2012

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What is anemia?

Anemia is a medical condition in which the red blood cell count or hemoglobin is less than normal. The normal level of hemoglobin is generally different in males and females. For men, anemia is typically defined as hemoglobin level of less than 13.5 gram/100 ml and in women as hemoglobin of less than 12.0 gram/100 ml. These definitions may vary slightly depending on the source and the laboratory reference used.

What causes anemia?

Any process that can disrupt the normal life span of a red blood cell may cause anemia. Normal life span of a red blood cell is typically around 120 days. Red blood cells are made in the bone marrow.

Anemia is caused essentially through two basic pathways. Anemia is caused by either:

a decrease in production of red blood cells or hemoglobin, or
an increase in loss or destruction of red blood cells.

A more common classification of anemia (low hemo...

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Anadrol-50 Patient Information including If I Miss a Dose

What happens if I miss a dose (Anadrol-50)?

Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then to take the medicine and skip the missed dose. Do not take extra medicine to make up the missed dose.

What happens if I overdose (Anadrol-50)?

Seek emergency medical attention if you think you have received too much of this medicine.

An overdose of oxymetholone is not expected to produce life-threatening symptoms.

What should I avoid while taking oxymetholone (Anadrol-50)?

Follow your doctor's instructions about any restrictions on food, beverages, or activity while you are using oxymetholone.

What other drugs will affect oxymetholone (Anadrol-50)?

The following drugs can interact with oxymetholone. Tell your doctor if you are using any of these:

a blood thinner such as warfarin (Coumadin); or
insulin or diabetes medication you take by mouth.

This list is not complete and there may be other drugs that can interact with oxymetholone. Tell your doctor about all your prescription and over-the-counter medications, vitamins, minerals, herbal products, and drugs prescribed by other doctors. Do not start a new medication without telling your doctor.

Where can I get more information?

Your pharmacist can provide more information about oxymetholone.

Remember, keep this and all other medicines out of the reach of children, never share your medicines with others, and use this medication only for the indication prescribed.

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