Stanozolol is a man-made steroid, similar to the a naturally occurring steroid testosterone.
Stanozolol is used in the treatment of hereditary angioedema, which causes episodes of
swelling of the face, extremities, genitals, bowel wall, and throat. Stanozolol may decrease the
frequency and severity of these attacks.
Stanozolol may also be used for purposes other than those listed here.