Anemias eg, aplastic anemia; cachexia, debilitating diseases; recovery from surgery, infections, burns, fractures, emaciating diseases, severe traumatic injuries.
Dosage/Direction for Use
Adult & childn 1-5 mg/kg/day for 3-6 mth.
Administration
May be taken with or without food.
Contraindications
Breast carcinoma w/ hypercalcemia, breast or prostate carcinoma, nephrosis or nephrotic phase of nephritis, severe hepatic dysfunction. Pregnancy.
Special Precautions
Peliosis hepatitis, liver cell tumors, blood lipid changes, cholestatic hepatitis & jaundice, edema w/ or w/o CHF, elderly male patient at increased risk for prostate hypertrophy & prostatic carcinoma. Observe women for signs of virilism. Lactation. Childn.
Adverse Reactions
Too frequent or persistent penile erection, appearance or aggravation of acne; hoarseness, changes in menstrual period, appearance of hair on face (women); nausea, vomiting, change in skin color, ankle swelling.
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