title: Anabolic agent use in adults with cystic fibrosis.
abstract: The use of non-prescribed anabolic agents amongst non-athletes is increasing with young, adult males with cystic fibrosis (CF) in the highest risk demographic. There is evidence that anabolic agents increase weight and muscle mass in adults with a variety of catabolic conditions but there is no evidence for their use in hormone sufficient adults with CF. We report a case of anabolic agent use in a male adult with CF and review the clinical features of anabolic agent use with a focus on adults with CF.
authors.affiliation: Manchester Adult Cystic Fibrosis Centre, University Hospital of South Manchester, Southmoor Road, Wythenshawe, M23 9LT, England; Institution of Inflammation and Repair, University of Manchester. Electronic address: Heather.Green2@uhsm.nhs.uk.
authors.forename: Heather D
authors.initials: HD
authors.lastname: Green
authors.affiliation: Manchester Adult Cystic Fibrosis Centre, University Hospital of South Manchester, Southmoor Road, Wythenshawe, M23 9LT, England.
authors.forename: Peter J
authors.initials: PJ
authors.lastname: Barry
authors.affiliation: Manchester Adult Cystic Fibrosis Centre, University Hospital of South Manchester, Southmoor Road, Wythenshawe, M23 9LT, England; Institution of Inflammation and Repair, University of Manchester.
authors.forename: Andrew M
authors.initials: AM
authors.lastname: Jones
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D045930:Anabolic Agents / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D001835:Body Weight / Q000187:drug effects*; D003550:Cystic Fibrosis / Q000150:complications / Q000188:drug therapy*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male
chemical_list: D045930:Anabolic Agents
keywords: Androgenic anabolic steroids; Cystic fibrosis; Growth hormone; Muscle mass; Testosterone