This compound was first introduced by the international drug company Syntex in 1960. Due to its ability to increase red blood cell production, oxymetholone (anadrol 50) showed potential for treating cases of severe anemia.
Oxymetholone 50 (anapolon) is the brand name of anadrol, a very strong oral androgenic steroid, which acts rapidly causing exceptional increases in muscle mass. Using it, one can gain up to 10 pounds in such a short period of time as two weeks.This is achieved due to a low to moderate androgenic effect combined with a very powerful anabolic effect.