Additional information Use in sports Popular among bodybuilders and athletes for performance enhancement Formula C20H28O2 Side effects Liver toxicity, acne, gynecomastia, hypertension, increased LDL cholesterol, decreased HDL cholesterol, testicular atrophy Effects Muscle mass gain, strength enhancement, improved athletic performance Dosage (sports) 15-50 mg/day Dosage (medical) Not typically used medically in modern medicine, historically 5 mg/day Half-life 3 to 6 hours Main action Increases protein synthesis and muscle strength Substance class Anabolic-androgenic steroid Chemical name 17ОІ-hydroxy-17О±-methylandrosta-1,4-dien-3-one Water Retention High Storage conditions Store at room temperature away from moisture, heat, and direct light Trade name Dianabol, Averbol, Danabol Blood pressure Can cause hypertension Also known as Dbol, Methandrostenolone Strength 90 g Lab Test Can be detected in urine using gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS) Hepatotoxicity High Manufacturer Androrganics
