Oxandrin is a brand name of oxandrolone, approved by the FDA in the following formulation(s):
OXANDRIN (oxandrolone - tablet; oral)
Manufacturer: SAVIENT PHARMS
Approved Prior to Jan 1, 1982
Strength(s): 2.5MG [AB]
Manufacturer: SAVIENT PHARMS
Approval date: November 5, 2001
Strength(s): 10MG [RLD][AB]
Has a generic version of Oxandrin been approved?
A generic version of Oxandrin has been approved by the FDA. However, this does not mean that the product will necessarily be commercially available - possibly because of drug patents and/or drug exclusivity. The following products are equivalent to Oxandrin and have been approved by the FDA:
oxandrolone tablet; oral
Manufacturer: PAR PHARM
Approval date: June 22, 2007
Strength(s): 10MG [AB], 2.5MG [AB]
Manufacturer: SANDOZ
Approval date: December 1, 2006
Strength(s): 10MG [AB], 2.5MG [AB]
Manufacturer: UPSHER SMITH
Approval date: December 1, 2006
Strength(s): 2.5MG [AB]
Manufacturer: UPSHER SMITH
Approval date: March 22, 2007
Strength(s): 10MG [AB]
Note: Fraudulent online pharmacies may attempt to sell an illegal generic version of Oxandrin. These medications may be counterfeit and potentially unsafe. If you purchase medications online, be sure you are buying from a reputable and valid online pharmacy. Ask your health care provider for advice if you are unsure about the online purchase of any medication.
See also: About generic drugs.
Related Patents
Patents are granted by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office at any time during a drug's development and may include a wide range of claims.
Use of oxandrolone in the treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Patent 5,872,147
Issued: February 16, 1999
Inventor(s): Bowen; Robert E.
Assignee(s): Bio-Technology General Corp.
The subject invention provides a method of treating a symptom associated with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease in a patient suffering from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease which comprises administering a therapeutically effective amount of an oxandrolone to the patient. The subject invention further provides a method of improving functional capacity and/or pulmonary function in a patient suffering from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease which comprises administering a therapeutically effective amount of an oxandrolone to the patient.
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Method for ameliorating muscle weakness/wasting in a patient infected with human immunodeficiency virus-type 1
Patent 6,090,799
Issued: July 18, 2000
Inventor(s): Berger; Joseph R.
Assignee(s): BTG Pharmaceuticals Corp.
A method for attenuating the HIV-associated myopathy and muscle wasting associated with infection by human immunodeficiency virus-Type 1. Administration of oxandrolone in a daily dosage of about 2.5 to about 20 milligrams is described.
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Use of oxandrolone in the treatment of burns an other wounds
Patent 6,576,659
Issued: June 10, 2003
Inventor(s): Don; Fishbein
Assignee(s): Bio-Technology General Corp.
The subject invention provides a method of treating burn-induced weight loss in a burn patient which comprises administering a therapeutically effective amount of an oxandrolone to the patient. The invention also provides a method of treating a wound in a patient suffering from a wound which comprises administering a therapeutically effective amount of an oxandrolone to the patient. The subject invention further provides a method of treating burn-induced weight loss in a burn patient which comprises administering a therapeutically effective amount of an oxandrolone in conjunction with a protein supplement to the patient.
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Method for ameliorating muscle weakness/wasting in a patient infected with human immunodeficiency virus-type 1
Patent 6,670,351
Issued: December 30, 2003
Inventor(s): Joseph R.; Berger
Assignee(s): Bio-Technology General Corporation
A method for attenuating the HIV-associated myopathy and muscle wasting associated with infection by human immunodeficiency virus-Type 1. Administration of oxandrolone in a daily dosage of about 2.5 to about 20 milligrams is described.
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Use of oxandrolone in the treatment of burns and other wounds
Patent 6,828,313
Issued: December 7, 2004
Inventor(s): Don; Fishbein
Assignee(s): Savient Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
The subject invention provides a method of treating burn-induced weight loss in a burn patient which comprises administering a therapeutically effective amount of an oxandrolone to the patient. The invention also provides a method of treating a wound in a patient suffering from a wound which comprises administering a therapeutically effective amount of an oxandrolone to the patient. The subject invention further provides a method of treating burn-induced weight loss in a burn patient which comprises administering a therapeutically effective amount of an oxandrolone in conjunction with a protein supplement to the patient.
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See also...
- Oxandrin Consumer Information (Wolters Kluwer)
- Oxandrin Consumer Information (Cerner Multum)
- Oxandrin AHFS DI Monographs (ASHP)
- Oxandrolone Consumer Information (Wolters Kluwer)
- Oxandrolone Consumer Information (Cerner Multum)
- Oxandrolone AHFS DI Monographs (ASHP)