Roxilon

What is Roxilon (Bolazine Capronate)?

Roxilon is a brand name for the synthetic anabolic-androgenic steroid (AAS) bolazine capronate, also known as bolazine caproate or bolazine hexanoate. It is a synthetic derivative of dihydrotestosterone (DHT) and has a unique chemical structure, being a dimer of drostanolone (Masteron) linked by an azine group.

• Different Names: Bolazine capronate, bolazine caproate, bolazine hexanoate, Mebolazine (sometimes used as a synonym for the related compound, dimethazine).

Side Effects and Benefits

As with all anabolic-androgenic steroids, Roxilon has both potential benefits (in the context of bodybuilding and performance enhancement) and serious side effects.

Benefits (Primarily in a Non-Medical, Performance-Enhancing Context):

• Anabolic Effects: Roxilon is used for its strong anabolic properties, which can lead to significant gains in lean muscle mass and strength.

• Protein Synthesis: It is thought to work by greatly improving protein synthesis, a key process for muscle growth.

Side Effects:

The side effects are similar to those of other anabolic-androgenic steroids and can be severe and irreversible.

• Androgenic Side Effects: These are related to the development of male characteristics. They can include acne, increased body and facial hair growth, male pattern baldness, and an enlarged prostate. In women, these effects can include a deepened voice, clitoral enlargement, and changes in menstrual periods.

• Hepatotoxicity (Liver Damage): Although an injectable steroid, some sources link its related compounds to liver toxicity. Long-term use of AAS can cause hepatitis, liver cancer, and blood-filled cysts in the liver or spleen.

• Cardiovascular Side Effects: AAS use can negatively impact cholesterol levels (lowering HDL, "good" cholesterol, and raising LDL, "bad" cholesterol), increasing the risk of cardiovascular disease.

• Hormonal Disruption: AAS use suppresses the body's natural production of testosterone, leading to testicular atrophy (shrinkage), reduced sperm production, and infertility in men.

• Psychological Side Effects: Users may experience mood swings, increased aggression ("roid rage"), anxiety, and depression.

Pros and Cons

Pros (from a Performance-Enhancing Perspective):

• Effective for Muscle Mass: It is considered a powerful compound for promoting muscle growth.

• Injectable Form: As an injectable, it avoids the first-pass liver metabolism that can make oral steroids more toxic to the liver.

Cons:

• Severe Health Risks: The potential for serious and long-lasting side effects to the liver, cardiovascular system, and hormonal system is a major drawback.

• Lack of Medical Use: It was never widely marketed for medical use, meaning there is limited clinical data on its safety and efficacy. This lack of research makes its use particularly risky.

• Illegality: It is a controlled substance in many countries, making its acquisition and use illegal without a prescription.

• Potential for Abuse: It is a drug with a high potential for misuse, particularly among athletes and bodybuilders.

Dosage and Frequency

Information on the specific dosage and frequency of Roxilon is difficult to find in reliable medical literature because it was never a mainstream drug. However, in the context of performance-enhancing drug use, anecdotal information suggests injectable doses are administered in cycles over several weeks. One source mentions a possible schedule of 150 mg twice per week or 100 mg three times per week. This information is not verified and should not be considered a medical recommendation. The dosage and frequency can vary widely depending on individual factors and goals, and non-prescribed use is extremely dangerous.

Half-Life and Detection Time

• Half-Life: The half-life of a steroid depends on the ester attached to it. Bolazine capronate has a capronate (hexanoate) ester, which is a longer ester. The half-life of a similar longer-estered steroid, like Testosterone Enanthate, is about 4.5 days. The half-life for bolazine capronate is likely to be in a similar range, releasing the active compound over a longer period. However, a specific number for Roxilon is not readily available in reliable sources.

• Detection Time: The detection time for anabolic steroids varies significantly depending on the specific drug, dosage, and testing method (e.g., urine, blood, or hair). For injectable, longer-estered steroids, the detection time can be weeks to months. Injectable steroids are known to be detectable for a much longer period than oral steroids due to their slow release from the injection site. For an injectable steroid with a longer half-life, a detection window of several months in urine is plausible, and even longer in hair tests (up to 90 days or more).

Steroidogenic, Progestogenic, and Prolactin Effects

• Steroidogenic Effects: Roxilon, as an AAS, directly affects the body's natural steroidogenic pathways. It works by binding to androgen receptors, promoting anabolic effects. This exogenous steroid use, in turn, suppresses the body's own production of testosterone and other endogenous hormones via negative feedback on the hypothalamic-pituitary-gonadal (HPG) axis.

• Progestogenic Effects: The original search results do not provide specific information on the progestogenic activity of Roxilon. However, some anabolic steroids can have progestogenic activity, which can lead to side effects like gynecomastia (enlarged male breast tissue) and water retention. The parent compound, drostanolone, is derived from DHT and is not known for progestogenic activity.

• Prolactin Effects: The search results do not specify if Roxilon has a direct effect on prolactin levels. However, some steroids can increase prolactin, especially those that also have progestogenic activity. Elevated prolactin can cause various side effects, including lactation in men and women, and sexual dysfunction.

Anabolic Androgenic Ratio

The anabolic-androgenic ratio is a measure of a steroid's ability to promote muscle growth (anabolic effect) versus its ability to cause male characteristics (androgenic effect).

• Roxilon (Bolazine Capronate): The anabolic-androgenic ratio for Roxilon is not available in the provided search results or other readily accessible scientific literature. This is likely due to its status as a drug that was never widely marketed or researched for medical use.