Oxandrolone protects against the development of multiorgan failure, modulates the systemic inflammatory response and promotes wound healing during burn injury

Oxandrolone is a synthetic oral non-aromatizable testosterone derivative. When compared to testosterone, this drug possesses significantly lower virilizing activity. Stimulation of protein synthesis and anabolism is viewed as the primary mode of oxandrolone ’s action. This action takes place mainly through an action on androgen receptors in the skeletal muscle. Oxandrolone is viewed as a safe therapeutic agent in pediatric patient populations, and it is clinically approved to counteract growth delays in Turner’s syndrome and several other growth-re lated conditions.
Source: Burns : Journal of the International Society for Burn Injuries - Category: Cosmetic Surgery Authors: Source Type: research