Clenbutaplex
Axiolabs
1 x 100 tabs » 40 mcg/tab
General information:
Manufacturer: Axiolabs
: Clenbuterol Hydrochloride
Pack: 100 tabs (40 mcg/tab)
Active Life: Up to 68 hours
Drug Class: Beta-2-symphatonimetric, thermalgenic(Oral)
Average Dose: Men 100-140 mcg/day......Women 80-100 mcg/day
Acne: No
Water Retention: No
High Blood Pressure: Sometimes
Liver Toxic: Unknown
Aromatization: None
Strong Thermogenic
Clenbuterol Hydrochloride is
a widely used bronchodilator in many parts of the world. The drug is
most often prepared in 20mcg tablets, but it is also available in syrup
and injectable form. Clenbuterol belongs to a broad group of drugs
knows as sympathomimetics. These drugs affect that sympathetic nervous
system in a wide number of ways, largely mediated by the distribution
of adrenoceptors. There are actually nine different types of these
receptors in the body, which are classified as either alpha or beta and
further subcategorized by type number. Depending on the specific
affinities of these agents for the various receptors, they can
potentially be used in the treatment of conditions such as asthma,
hypertension, cardiovascular shock, arrhythmias, migraine headaches and
anaphylactic shock. The text Goodman and Gillman's The Pharmacological
Basis of Therapeutics Edition does a good job of describing the diverse
nature in which these drugs affect the body:
`Most of the
actions of catecholamines and sympathomimetic agents can be classified
into seven broad types: (1) peripheral excitatory action on certain
types of smooth muscles such as those in blood vessels supplying the
skin, kidney, and mucous membranes, and on the gland cells, such as
those of the salivary and sweat glands; (2) a peripheral inhibitory
action on certain other types of smooth muscle, such as those in the
wall of the gut, in the bronchial tree, and in blood vessels supplying
skeletal muscle; (3) a cardiac excitatory action, responsible for in
increase in heart rate and force of contraction; (4) metabolic actions,
such as an increase in the rate of glycogenolysis in liver and muscle
and liberation of free fatty acids from adipose tissue; (5) endocrine
actions, such as modulation of the secretion of insulin, rennin, and
pituitary hormones; (6) CNS actions, such as respiratory stimulation
and, with some of the drugs, an increase in wakefulness and psychomotor
activity and a reduction in appetite; and (7) presynaptic actions that
result in either inhibition or facilitation of the release of the
neurotransmitters such as such as norepinephrine and acetylcholine."
The
drug clenbuterol is specifically a selective beta-2 sympathomimetic,
primarily affecting only one of the three subsets of beta-receptors. Of
particular interest is the fact that this drug has little beta-1
stimulating activity. Since beta-1 receptors are closely tied to the
cardiac effects of these agents, this allows clenbuterol to reduce
reversible airway obstruction (and effect of beta-2 stimulation) with
much less cardiovascular side effects compared to nonselective beta
agonists. Clinical studies with this drug show it is extremely
effective as a bronchodilator, with a low level of user complaints and
high patient compliance. Clenbuterol also exhibits an extremely long
half-life in the body, which is measured to be approximately 34 hours.
This makes steady blood levels easy to achieve, requiring only a single
or twice daily dosing schedule at most. This of course makes it much
easier for the patient to use, and may tie in to its high compliance
rate. In spite that clenbuterol is available in a wide number of other
countries however; this compound has never been approved for use in the
United States. The fact that there are a number of similar, effective
asthma medications already available in this country may have something
to do with this, as a prospective drug firm would likely not find it a
profitable enough product to warrant undergoing the expense of the FDA
approval process. Regardless, foreign clenbuterol preparations are
widely available on the U.S. black market.
In animal studies,
clenbuterol is shown to exhibit anabolic activity, so it is obviously
an attractive trait to the athlete. This compound is additionally a
known thermogenic, with beta-2 agonists like clenbuterol shown to
directly stimulate fat cells and accelerate the breakdown of
triglycerides to form free fatty acids. Its efficacy in this area makes
clenbuterol a very attractive, and today almost mandatory, pre-contest
drug. Those interested in this drug are most often hoping it will
impart a little of both benefits, promoting the loss of body fat while
imparting strength and muscle mass increases. But as was well pointed
out by a review published in the August 1995 issue of Medicine and
Science in Sports and Exercise, the possible anabolic activities in
humans are very questionable, and based only on animal data using much
larger doses than would be required for bronchodilation. With such
reports there has been a lot of debate lately as to whether or not
clenbuterol is really anabolic at all. Some seem to swear by the fact
that it builds muscle regardless, firmly sticking by "clen" as a great
off-season or adjunct anabolic. To others such reports are confirmation
that athletes have wasted valuable time and money on drugs that do not
work as they are intended to by the user. This debate continues today,
with many still using clenbuterol as a potential anabolic. With this in
mind athletes will tailor their dosage and cycling of this product
individually depending on which of the two "possible" results are more
desired, and how much side effects are to be tolerated. The possible
side effects of clenbuterol include those of other CNS stimulants, and
include such occurrences as shaky hands, insomnia, sweating, increased
blood pressure and nausea. These side effects will generally subside
after a week or so of use however, once the user becomes accustomed to
the drug. One would typically start a cycle by gradually increasing the
dosage each day until a desired range is established. This process will
minimize the unwanted side effects seen from the drug; which otherwise
might be dramatic if a large dose is administered from the onset. Men
generally end up in the range of 2-8 tablets per day, although some
people do claim to tolerate even higher dosages. Women get by on less,
generally 2-4 tablets daily. Very quickly, the drug will elevate the
body temperature. The rise is not usually dramatic, perhaps a half of a
Cegree or so, sometimes a little more. This elevation is due to your
body burning excess energy (largely from fat) and is usually not
uncomfortable. Now that it is working, the number of consecutive days
clenbuterol can be used is believed to be dependent on the goal of the
individual. To be clear, the athletic benefits of this drug will only
last for a limited time and then diminish, largely due to beta-receptor
down regulation. When using it for fat loss. the primary effect of the
drug, it seems to work well for approximately 4-6 weeks. During this
period users will want to constantly monitor their body temperature. We
are assured clenbuterol is working by the temperature elevation. Once
the temperature drops back to normal, clenbuterol is no longer
exhibiting a thermogenic effect. At this point increasing the dosage
would not be very effective, and a break for at least a few weeks
should be taken before it is used again effectively. If one is looking
for strength gains, clenbuterol appears to be effective for a much
shorter period of time, around 3-4 weeks. This may be due to an absence
of real anabolic effect, with the strength gain seen with clenbuterol
possibly due only to the stimulant properties of the drug (similar to
the strength boost seen by Ephedrine users). Again however, this is
still debated.
Many competitors also find the fat burning effect
of clenbuterol can be further enhanced by additional substances. When
combined with thyroid hormones, specifically the powerful Cytomel®, the
thermogenic effect can become extremely dramatic. This can be to a
point that the athlete could shred exceptional amounts of extra fat
during contest preparations, without a dramatic restriction in
calories. Such a mix can be further used during a steroid cycle,
eliciting a much harder look from the anabolics. These cutting agents
can often greatly inhibit extra fat storage during the cycle, even when
using strong aromatizing androgens. A clenbuterol/thyroid mix is also
common when using growth hormone, further enhancing the thermogenic and
anabolic effect of this therapy.