Oxandrolone is a man-made steroid, similar to the a naturally occuring steroid testosterone.
Oxandrolone is used to promote weight gain following extensive surgery, chronic infection,
or severe trauma, and in other cases that result in inadequate weight gain or maintenance.
Oxandrolone is also used to decrease muscle loss caused by treatment with corticosteroids and to
reduce bone pain associated with osteoporosis.
Oxandrolone may also be used for purposes other than those listed here.