Anadrol (oxymetholone) is a medication used for anemia (low red blood cells). It's no longer available in the United States because it was discontinued.
Anadrol (oxymetholone) is a medication used to treat anemia. It stimulates the production of erythropoietin (EPO), a hormone made by your kidneys that's important for producing red blood cells. It's a controlled medication (schedule III) because it has potential for abuse since it's an anabolic steroid, like testosterone.
No, Anadrol (oxymetholone) has been discontinued and is no longer available in the United States.
It's not clear why Anadrol (oxymetholone) was discontinued. There are several other medication options available to treat anemia, depending on the cause. Speak to your provider about the best treatment options for you.
Although certain medicines should not be used together at all, in other cases two different medicines may be used together even if an interaction might occur. In these cases, your doctor may want to change the dose, or other precautions may be necessary. When you are taking any of these medicines, it is especially important that your healthcare professional know if you are taking any of the medicines listed below. The following interactions have been selected on the basis of their potential significance and are not necessarily all-inclusive.
Using medicines in this class with any of the following medicines is usually not recommended, but may be required in some cases. If both medicines are prescribed together, your doctor may change the dose or how often you use one or both of the medicines.