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Anamidol (OXYMESTERONE)

Phase 2 active Small molecule ✓ Verified May 2026

Anamidol (generic name: OXYMESTERONE) is a oxymesterone drug. It is currently in Phase 2 development for Bilateral Anorchia, Congenital myotonia, autosomal dominant form, Deficiency of testosterone biosynthesis.

Anamidol binds to androgen receptors in the body, triggering a cascade of downstream effects that promote muscle growth and development.

There is limited information available on Anamidol's modality, as it is listed as "Unknown" on ChEMBL.

Likelihood of approval
13.3% vs 15.3% industry baseline
If approved by FDA: likely 2031–2034
Steps remaining: Phase 3 → NDA/BLA submission
Confidence: Medium
Why this estimate
  • Baseline phase 2 → approval rate +15.3pp
    Industry-wide phase 2 drugs reach approval ~15.3% of the time (BIO/Informa 2023 industry benchmark across all therapeutic areas).
  • Oncology Phase 2 attrition -2.0pp
    Oncology drugs have higher Phase 2-to-Phase 3 attrition than average — many fail to show OS benefit in larger studies.
Predicted approval windows by jurisdiction (conditional on FDA approval)
Regulator Country Likely year Lag vs FDA
FDA US 2031–2034
EMA EU 2032–2035 +0.7 yr
MHRA GB 2032–2035 +0.7 yr
Health Canada CA 2032–2036 +0.9 yr
TGA AU 2032–2036 +1.2 yr
PMDA JP 2032–2036 +1.5 yr
NMPA CN 2033–2037 +2.3 yr
MFDS KR 2032–2036 +1.4 yr
CDSCO IN 2032–2037 +1.8 yr
ANVISA BR 2033–2037 +2.3 yr

Hover any row for the lag rationale. Lag estimates are reduced when the drug has FDA Breakthrough or EMA PRIME designation (sponsors file globally in parallel).

Estimate based on the BIO/Informa industry phase transition rates plus per-drug modifiers for therapeutic area, sponsor type, FDA designations, mechanism, and trial design. Per-jurisdiction lags from Tufts CSDD international approval studies. Not investment, clinical or regulatory advice. Methodology: /methodology#likelihood.

At a glance

Generic nameOXYMESTERONE
Drug classoxymesterone
ModalitySmall molecule
Therapeutic areaOncology
PhasePhase 2

Mechanism of action

Think of it like a key fitting into a lock. Anamidol is the key that fits into androgen receptors, which are like locks on cells throughout the body. When the key fits into the lock, it sends a signal that tells the cell to start building muscle and other male characteristics.

Approved indications

Common side effects

No common side effects on file.

Key clinical trials

Primary sources

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SourceUsed for
ClinicalTrials.govTrial enrolment, design, endpoints, results

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Frequently asked questions about Anamidol

What is Anamidol?

Anamidol (OXYMESTERONE) is a oxymesterone drug, indicated for Bilateral Anorchia, Congenital myotonia, autosomal dominant form, Deficiency of testosterone biosynthesis.

How does Anamidol work?

Anamidol binds to androgen receptors in the body, triggering a cascade of downstream effects that promote muscle growth and development.

What is Anamidol used for?

Anamidol is indicated for Bilateral Anorchia, Congenital myotonia, autosomal dominant form, Deficiency of testosterone biosynthesis, Delayed puberty, Hormone receptor positive malignant neoplasm of breast.

What is the generic name of Anamidol?

OXYMESTERONE is the generic (nonproprietary) name of Anamidol.

What drug class is Anamidol in?

Anamidol belongs to the oxymesterone class. See all oxymesterone drugs at /class/oxymesterone.

What development phase is Anamidol in?

Anamidol is in Phase 2.

Related

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