Anabolic steroids
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Compounds structurally related to testosterone but possessing protein anabolic activity with minimal androgenic activity are called anabolic steroids.
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These drugs are used mainly in therapeutically debilitated animals.
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The metabolic activities include
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Protein anabolism with positive nitrogen balance
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Increased muscle mass due to increased protein and glycogen content
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High retention of calcium and phosphorus.
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Drugs used are nandrolone and stanozalol.
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Anti androgens like delmadinone acetate are used to control hypersexuality in dogs and cats, relieve prostate hypertrophy, tumours and behavioral problems in dogs and cats.
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Last modified: Thursday, 26 April 2012, 5:14 AM