| Active Ingredient | Danazol |
| Brand | Danazrol |
| Country of origin | India |
| Form | Oral capsules |
Danazol is a prescription medicine that is used for treating various menstural problems. It contains Danazol as the active compound and works by regulating the level of certain hormones in the body.
Clinical Uses
Danazol capsule is prescribed for treating menstrual issues such as painful and irregular periods and premenstrual tension (PMT). It is also useful in managing benign fibrocystic breast disease (painful breast disease), hereditary angioedema, and endometriosis.
Dosage Strengths
The Danazol capsule is available in the following dosage strengths at 5M Biotech India-
- 50mg
- 100mg
- 200mg
The right dosage strength should be determined by your doctor depending on the severity of your condition.
How It Works
Danazol works by regulating the levels of certain hormones in the body. It helps to manage endometriosis by shrinking and inactivating abnormal tissue growth. By preventing disease attacks and correcting the chemical imbalance in the body it helps to manage hereditary angioedema.
Side Effects
Some of the side effects associated with taking Danazrol include-
- Sweating
- Reduced breast size
- Mood changes
- Nervousness
- Vaginal dryness
- Flushing
- Changes in semen, such as thickness, volume, or sperm count.
In severe cases it can cause an allergic reaction such as-
- nausea
- dizziness
- stomach cramps
- trouble swallowing
- joint pain
- stomach cramps
- Itching and skin rash
- Fever
Precautions & Warnings
- Danazrol may cause changes in the cholesterol levels in the body. So your doctor may regularly monitor your levels.
- This medicine may cause male hormone effects which may not go away after stopping the medicine. Inform your doctor if you notice-
- weight gain
- scaly rash
- acne
- abnormal hair growth
- Change in voice
- Hair loss
- fluid retention.
- Avoid taking this medicine if you suffer from undiagnosed abnormal genital bleeding.
- Pregnant and breastfeeding mothers should consult a doctor before taking this medicine.
- People with kidney, liver, and heart issues should inform their doctor before taking this medicine.
- Avoid taking this medicine without consulting a doctor if you have a blood clot or have suffered from blood clots in the past.
- Do not have alcohol with this medicine as it can increase the risk of side effects.
Drug Interactions
The use of Danazrol is not advisable with other medicines as it can increase the risk of side effects. Some of the medicines that you should avoid with Danazrol capsules include-
- Warfarin
- Carbamazepine
- Cyclosporine
- Atorvastatin
- Medicines for diabetes
- Vitamin D analog such as calcitriol
- Steroids such as testosterone
- Estrogen
- Progesterone
This is not a complete list of all the medicines that can interact with danazol. before taking any medicine and supplement with this medicine consult a doctor.
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