Oxymetholone
Synonyms
Anadrol
Anapolon 50
Androstan-3-one, 17-hydroxy-2-(hydroxymethylene)-17-methyl-, (5alpha,17beta)-
Hydroxymetholone
Oxymethalone
Oxymetholone, (17 beta)-Isomer
Oxymetholone, (5 alpha,17 alpha)-Isomer
A synthetic hormone with anabolic and androgenic properties. It is used mainly in the treatment of anemias. According to the Fourth Annual Report on Carcinogens (NTP 85-002), this compound may reasonably be anticipated to be a carcinogen. (From Merck Index, 11th ed)