Anabolic steroids are used therapeutically in medicine to stimulate bone growth, appetite and to induce male puberty as well as to treat chronic wasting conditions. Anabolic steroids contribute to increase body weight and muscular strength. Anabolic steroids increase protein synthesis within cells, which results in the buildup of cellular tissue especially in muscles. Anabolic steroids also have androgenic properties, which are important for developing masculine characteristics.

Anti-hypertensive drugs are a class of drugs that are used in medicine and pharmacology to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). This drugs contributes in decreasing the risk of stroke, coronary heart disease, dementia, heart failure and cardiovascular disease.