dromostanolone propionate /drō′mostan″əlōn/ , a synthetic androgen. ▪ INDICATIONS: It is prescribed for the treatment of female breast cancer. ▪ CONTRAINDICATIONS: It is not used for male breast cancer or in premenopausal women. ▪ ADVERSE EFFECTS: Among the more serious adverse reactions are masculinization, edema, and hypercalcemia.