Description
Stanozolol is a synthetic anabolic steroid that belongs to the androgen class of medicines. It is also known as Stanorix, which is the brand name for it. Stanozolol is mostly used in hospitals to treat illnesses like angioedema and anemia.
Chemical Structure. Stanozolol is a synthetic 17-alkylated androstane steroid and a derivative of 5-dihydrotestosterone (DHT) with a methyl group at the C17 position and a pyrazole ring linked to the A ring of the steroid nucleus.
Uses :
Treatment of Angioedema:
Stanozolol can be used to treat hereditary angioedema, a rare genetic condition that causes swelling in many regions of the body, including the face, extremities, and genitals. It aids in lowering the frequency and intensity of these occurrences.
Wasting Syndromes:
Stanozolol may be used to treat muscle wasting and weight loss caused by disorders such as HIV/AIDS or other chronic diseases.
Anabolic Effects:
Stanozolol has anabolic qualities, which means it encourages muscle tissue growth. As a result, it is popular among sportsmen and bodybuilders who want to gain muscle bulk and strength.
Androgenic capabilities:
It also possesses androgenic capabilities, which can result in the development of secondary sexual traits such as facial hair growth and voice deepening.
Side Effects :
An allergic reaction (difficulty breathing, throat closure, swelling of the lips, tongue, or cheeks, or hives).
Erections that are frequent or persistent, or breast discomfort or enlargement (in male patients).
Changes in voice (hoarseness, deepening), hair loss, facial hair growth, clitoral enlargement, or menstruation irregularities (only in female patients).