Title

Success of Oxandrelone in the Treatment of Decubitus Ulcers

Authors

Authors

K. B. Madden; A. Stampas;S. B. Forman

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Abbreviated Journal Title

J. Drugs Dermatol.

Keywords

Dermatology

Abstract

A case of pressure ulcer in a 25-year-old male patient with the neurodegenerative disorder giant axonal neuropathy (GAN) was safely and effectively treated with an eight-week regimen of oxandrolone and nutritional supplementation. An initial dose of 5 mg twice daily was begun for the first two weeks of therapy, followed by six weeks of treatment with 10 mg twice daily. This therapy was supported with protein supplementation and adequate caloric intake. The patient's liver function tests were monitored weekly and remained within the normal range. His pressure ulcer was completely resolved at the conclusion of the eight weeks of therapy.

Journal Title

Journal of Drugs in Dermatology

Volume

9

Issue/Number

6

Publication Date

1-1-2010

Document Type

Article

Language

English

First Page

711

Last Page

712

WOS Identifier

WOS:000278572400021

ISSN

1545-9616

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