La oximetolona es un esteroide extremadamente estrogénico.. una dihidrotestosterona (DHT) derivado, Como todos los compuestos de DHT, no aromatiza, pero la oximetolona aún tiene fuertes rasgos estrogénicos..
La oximetolona se usa para tratar ciertos tipos de anemia. (falta de glóbulos rojos), incluyendo anemia aplásica, mielofibrosis, o anemia hipoplásica causada por la quimioterapia. Oximetolona, comercializado como Anadrol y Anapolon. Its primary clinical applications include treatment of osteoporosis and anaemia, as well as stimulating muscle growth in malnourished or underdeveloped patients.
Oxymetholone is one of the strongest androgenic steroids available. Despite very low binding affinity with the androgen receptor, oxymetholone is highly effective in promoting extensive gains in body mass,mostly by greatly improving protein synthesis. For this reason, it is often used by bodybuilders and athletes.