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Drug Guide

A factual, clinical reference covering mechanisms, side effects, detection windows, and regulatory status of performance enhancing compounds. For awareness and educational purposes only.

Important Disclaimer

This guide is published strictly for educational and harm-reduction awareness purposes. AlphaStack™ does not endorse, recommend, or encourage the use of any performance enhancing drug listed on this page. None of the compounds listed here are sold by AlphaStack™. Many of these substances are banned in competitive sports under WADA and NADA anti-doping codes, and some are controlled substances under Indian law. Use of these compounds without medical supervision carries serious health risks. Always consult a licensed medical professional before considering any pharmaceutical intervention. This information is not medical advice.

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Anabolic Androgen
Testosterone Enanthate
Test E · TE · Delatestryl
WADA Banned NADA Banned Long Ester
Long-acting testosterone ester. Most widely used androgen in TRT and performance contexts. Half-life 7-10 days.
Full Profile → Anabolic Androgen
Testosterone Cypionate
Test C · Depo-Testosterone
WADA Banned NADA Banned Long Ester
Similar to Enanthate, slightly longer half-life of 10-12 days. Preferred in North American TRT protocols.
Full Profile → Anabolic Androgen
Testosterone Propionate
Test P · Test Prop
WADA Banned NADA Banned Short Ester
Fast-acting testosterone ester with 2-3 day half-life. Requires frequent injections. Clears faster than long esters.
Full Profile → Anabolic Androgen
Testosterone Suspension
Test Suspension · Aqueous Test
WADA Banned NADA Banned No Ester
Pure testosterone with no ester. Fastest acting, shortest detection window. Half-life under 24 hours.
Full Profile → 19-Nor Anabolic
Nandrolone Decanoate
Deca · Deca-Durabolin
WADA Banned NADA Banned Long Ester
19-nor compound known for joint support and lean mass. Long detection window of 12-18 months. Used medically for anemia and muscle wasting.
Full Profile → 19-Nor Anabolic
Nandrolone Phenylpropionate
NPP · Durabolin
WADA Banned NADA Banned Short Ester
Shorter-acting version of Deca. Half-life approximately 4-5 days. Faster clearance than decanoate ester.
Full Profile → DHT Derivative
Stanozolol
Winstrol · Winny · Stromba
WADA Banned NADA Banned Oral / Injectable
DHT-derived anabolic with no estrogenic activity. Used medically for hereditary angioedema. Linked to hepatotoxicity in oral form.
Full Profile → DHT Derivative
Oxandrolone
Anavar · Var · Oxandrin
WADA Banned NADA Banned Oral
Mild DHT-derived oral anabolic. Used medically for weight gain after surgery, burns, and bone pain. Considered lower hepatotoxicity than other orals.
Full Profile → 19-Nor Anabolic
Trenbolone Enanthate
Tren E · Trenabol
WADA Banned NADA Banned Veterinary Origin
Highly potent 19-nor compound. Never approved for human use. Originally developed for veterinary cattle use. Carries significant androgenic and neurological side effect profile.
Full Profile → 19-Nor Anabolic
Trenbolone Acetate
Tren A · Finajet
WADA Banned NADA Banned Short Ester
Short-acting trenbolone ester. Half-life 48-72 hours. Faster clearance than enanthate. Same significant side effect profile applies.
Full Profile → Anabolic Androgen
Boldenone Undecylenate
Equipoise · EQ · Bold
WADA Banned NADA Banned Veterinary Origin
Testosterone derivative originally developed for veterinary use. Known for increased red blood cell production. Very long detection window of 4-5 months.
Full Profile → DHT Derivative
Masteron Propionate
Mast P · Drostanolone P
WADA Banned NADA Banned Short Ester
DHT-derived compound with mild anti-estrogenic properties. Originally developed to treat inoperable breast cancer. Short ester, half-life 2-3 days.
Full Profile → DHT Derivative
Masteron Enanthate
Mast E · Drostanolone E
WADA Banned NADA Banned Long Ester
Long ester version of Masteron. Half-life 7-10 days. Same mechanism and properties as propionate ester with less frequent injection requirement.
Full Profile → DHT Derivative
Primobolan
Primo · Methenolone
WADA Banned NADA Banned Oral / Injectable
Mild DHT-derived compound. Available as oral acetate and injectable enanthate. Medical use in treating muscle wasting and malnutrition.
Full Profile → SARM
RAD-140
Testolone · RAD140
WADA Banned NADA Banned Research Chemical
Selective androgen receptor modulator. Investigational compound — no approved human use. Strong anabolic to androgenic ratio on paper. No long-term human safety data.
Full Profile → SARM
LGD-4033
Ligandrol · VK5211
WADA Banned NADA Banned Research Chemical
One of the most studied SARMs. Initially developed for muscle wasting and osteoporosis. Phase I trials completed. Suppresses natural testosterone production.
Full Profile → GH Secretagogue
MK-677
Ibutamoren · Nutrabol
WADA Banned NADA Banned Oral
Ghrelin receptor agonist that stimulates GH secretion. Technically not a SARM. Oral administration. Increases IGF-1 levels. May cause insulin resistance and water retention.
Full Profile → SARM
Ostarine
MK-2866 · Enobosarm · GTx-024
WADA Banned NADA Banned Research Chemical
Most commonly used SARM. Developed for muscle wasting and osteoporosis. Considered mildest of the SARMs. Still suppresses natural testosterone at higher doses.
Full Profile → PPAR Agonist
Cardarine
GW-501516 · Endurobol
WADA Banned NADA Banned Development Abandoned
Not a SARM — PPAR-delta agonist. Clinical trials abandoned after cancer development in animal studies at all tested doses. Still widely circulated despite significant safety concerns.
Full Profile → SARM
Andarine
S4 · GTx-007
WADA Banned NADA Banned Research Chemical
Early generation SARM. Development discontinued due to vision-related side effects — yellow tint and difficulty adjusting to low light conditions.
Full Profile → Peptide
BPC-157
Body Protection Compound · PL 14736
WADA Banned Injectable / Oral Research Only
Pentadecapeptide derived from human gastric juice. Studied for tissue healing, tendon repair, and gut health. No approved human use. Animal studies show promising results.
Full Profile → Peptide
TB-500
Thymosin Beta-4 · Tβ4
WADA Banned Injectable Research Only
Synthetic version of Thymosin Beta-4 — a naturally occurring peptide. Studied for wound healing, inflammation reduction, and cardiac repair. No approved human therapeutic use.
Full Profile → GHRH Analogue
CJC-1295
CJC1295 · DAC:GRF
WADA Banned Injectable Research Only
Growth hormone releasing hormone analogue. Stimulates GH release from pituitary. Often combined with Ipamorelin. Extended half-life due to DAC modification.
Full Profile → GHRP
Ipamorelin
IPAM · NNC 26-0161
WADA Banned Injectable Research Only
Selective growth hormone secretagogue. Considered cleanest GHRP — minimal effect on cortisol and prolactin. Often stacked with CJC-1295. Short half-life of approximately 2 hours.
Full Profile → Peptide Hormone
Human Growth Hormone
HGH · Somatropin · GH
WADA Banned NADA Banned Prescription Only
191-amino acid peptide hormone. Medically prescribed for growth hormone deficiency, Turner syndrome, and muscle wasting diseases. Abuse linked to acromegaly, insulin resistance, and cardiomegaly.
Full Profile → Gonadotropin
Human Chorionic Gonadotropin
HCG · Pregnyl · Choragon
WADA Banned NADA Banned Prescription Only
Mimics luteinizing hormone (LH). Medically used for hypogonadism and fertility treatment. Used in performance contexts for testicular maintenance and post-cycle recovery.
Full Profile → Beta-2 Agonist
Clenbuterol
Clen · Spiropent · Dilaterol
WADA Banned NADA Banned Veterinary / Rx
Beta-2 adrenergic agonist. Medical use as bronchodilator for asthma in some countries. Significant cardiovascular side effect profile including tachycardia and cardiac hypertrophy.
Full Profile → Thyroid Hormone
T3 — Triiodothyronine
Cytomel · Liothyronine
WADA Banned Prescription Only Endocrine
Active thyroid hormone. Prescribed for hypothyroidism. Non-medical use carries risk of permanent thyroid suppression, cardiac arrhythmias, and muscle catabolism.
Full Profile → Thyroid Hormone
T4 — Thyroxine
Levothyroxine · Synthroid · Eltroxin
WADA Banned Prescription Only Endocrine
Prohormone converted to active T3 in peripheral tissues. Standard medical treatment for hypothyroidism. Misuse without clinical indication risks permanent thyroid axis disruption.
Full Profile → Aromatase Inhibitor
Anastrozole
Arimidex · Adex
WADA Banned Prescription Only AI
Non-steroidal aromatase inhibitor. Prescribed for breast cancer treatment. Reduces estrogen conversion. Overuse leads to estrogen crash — joint pain, low libido, cardiovascular risk.
Full Profile → SERM
Tamoxifen
Nolvadex · Nolva · Tamoxin
WADA Banned Prescription Only SERM
Selective estrogen receptor modulator. Primarily prescribed for estrogen receptor-positive breast cancer. Used in PCT protocols to stimulate LH and FSH recovery.
Full Profile → SERM
Clomiphene
Clomid · Serophene · Clofert
WADA Banned Prescription Only SERM
SERM used medically to stimulate ovulation in women and treat male hypogonadism. Stimulates LH and FSH release. Vision disturbances reported at higher doses.
Full Profile → Anabolic Androgen
Dianabol
Methandrostenolone · Dbol · Naposim
WADA Banned NADA Banned Oral
The original oral anabolic. Fastest mass and strength gains of any oral compound. Significant aromatization and water retention. Half-life 3-6 hours.
Full Profile → Anabolic Androgen
Anadrol
Oxymetholone · A-bombs · Abombs
WADA Banned NADA Banned Oral
Most potent oral anabolic in common use. Rapid size and strength. Estrogenic effects despite not aromatizing. Significant liver toxicity.
Full Profile → DHT Derivative / Ancillary
Proviron
Mesterolone · Vistimon
WADA Banned Oral Non-Hepatotoxic
DHT-derived oral. Binds SHBG to increase free testosterone. Mild anti-estrogenic. Non-hepatotoxic unlike most orals. Prescribed for male hypogonadism.
Full Profile → Aromatase Inhibitor
Exemestane
Aromasin · Steroidal AI
WADA Banned Prescription Only Steroidal AI
Steroidal suicide aromatase inhibitor. Permanently deactivates aromatase enzyme. Mild anabolic properties from steroidal structure. Prescribed for breast cancer.
Full Profile → Aromatase Inhibitor
Letrozole
Femara · Letro
WADA Banned Prescription Only Most Potent AI
Most potent non-steroidal AI. Can reduce estrogen by up to 99%. High risk of estrogen crash. Used for gyno reversal and severe estrogen control.
Full Profile → Dopamine Agonist
Cabergoline
Dostinex · Caber
WADA Banned Prescription Only Prolactin Control
Dopamine D2 agonist. Controls prolactin elevation from 19-nor compounds. Essential support for Nandrolone and Trenbolone protocols. Twice-weekly dosing.
Full Profile → SARM / Myostatin Inhibitor
YK-11
Myostine · YK11
WADA Banned Research Chemical No Human Trials
Partial AR agonist and myostatin inhibitor. Theoretically removes natural ceiling on muscle growth. No human clinical trials. All data in vitro or animal-based.
Full Profile → SARM
S23
S-23
WADA Banned Research Chemical Severe Suppression
Most potent SARM in circulation. Investigated as male contraceptive — suppressed sperm to zero in animal studies. No human trials. Pronounced hardening and fat loss.
Full Profile → Rev-Erb Agonist
SR9009
Stenabolic · SR-9009
WADA Banned Research Chemical Not a True SARM
Rev-Erb agonist affecting metabolic rate and endurance. Human oral bioavailability unestablished. All efficacy data from animal injection studies. No human trials.
Full Profile → SERM
Enclomiphene
Trans-clomiphene · NF-1201
WADA Banned Prescription Only Active Clomid Isomer
Active isomer of Clomiphene. LH stimulation without the mood side effects of standard Clomid. Cleaner PCT alternative. Phase III trials completed for male hypogonadism.
Full Profile → Peptide Hormone
Insulin
Humulin · Humalog · Novorapid
WADA Banned Prescription Only Lethal if Misused
Most dangerous compound in performance use. Hypoglycemia from incorrect dosing causes brain damage and death within minutes. Potent anabolic and nutrient partitioning effects at elite level.
Full Profile → Growth Factor
IGF-1 LR3
Long R3 IGF-1 · Insulin-like Growth Factor
WADA Banned Research Chemical Proliferative Risk
Modified IGF-1 analog with extended half-life. Drives muscle hyperplasia — increase in cell number. High proliferative cancer risk. Used in elite protocols alongside HGH.
Full Profile → Peptide
Melanotan II
MT-2 · Melanotan 2
WADA Banned Research Chemical No Human Approval
Melanocortin agonist producing tanning without UV exposure. Central sexual arousal effects. Mole and pigmentation concerns. Used pre-competition for aesthetic enhancement.
Full Profile →

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