Danazol

Danazol is a synthetic steroid. It is used to treat fibrocystic breast disease. It also prevents hereditary angioedema in both men and women. This medication functions by decreasing the hormone levels which in turn decreases the severity of the disease.

On using Danazol you may experience side effects such as change in menstrual flow, vaginal dryness or itchiness, flushes, hair fall, weight gain. Certain adverse allergic reactions may occur such as hives, swelling of facial features and body parts, chest pain, mental/mood disorders, seizures, abnormal bleeding or bruising, unusual hair growth and reduced appetite. Contact your doctor promptly should you experience any severe reaction.

Don’t use Danazol if you are allergic to any ingredient contained within it or if your are breastfeeding a baby or you have vaginal bleeding or kidney/liver/heart disorders or have a history of blood clot. Before using this medication notify your physician if you are allergic to any substance/food/medicine, you are taking any other medication, you have high cholesterol levels, you suffer from migraines and if you are pregnant.

The dosage needs to be prescribed by your supervising doctor. The usual dose in adults for treating endometriosis is 100-200 mg orally twice daily.

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Laser Gynae before using this medicine.

• Menorrhagia

• Endometriosis

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Laser Gynae before using this medicine.

• Headache

• Hoarseness Of Voice

• Increased Hair Growth

• Edema (Swelling)

• Breast Size Decreased

• Weight Gain

• Acne

• Hot Flushes

• Altered Libido

• Oily Skin

• Muscle Cramps

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Laser Gynae before using this medicine.

• Is It safe with alcohol?

  Interaction with alcohol is unknown. Please consult your doctor.

• Are there any pregnancy warnings?

  Gonablok 200mg capsule is highly unsafe to use during pregnancy.
  Human and animal studies have shown significant adverse effects on the foetus. Please consult your doctor.

• Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

  Gonablok 200mg capsule is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Please consult your doctor.

• Is it safe to drive while on this medicine?

  There is no interaction between driving and consuming this drug. So dose alteration is not needed.

• Does this affect kidney function?

  There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.

• Does this affect liver function?

  There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Laser Gynae before using this medicine.

• Are there any missed dose instructions?

  If you miss a dose of Danazol, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Laser Gynae before using this medicine.

Below is the list of medicines, which contains Danazol as ingredient

• Gynodan 50Mg Capsule

  Sanzyme Ltd

• Zendol 100mg Capsule

  Serum Institute Of India Ltd

• Danogen 50Mg Capsule

  Cipla Ltd

• Gonablok 200Mg Capsule

  Win-Medicare Pvt Ltd

• Zendol 200mg Capsule

  Serum Institute Of India Ltd

• Gynodan 100Mg Capsule

  Sanzyme Ltd

• Ladogal 50Mg Capsule

  Sanofi India Ltd

• Ladogal 200Mg Capsule

  Sanofi India Ltd

• Endometryl 50Mg Tablet

  Ar-Ex Laboratories Pvt Ltd

• Zendol 50Mg Capsule

  Serum Institute Of India Ltd

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Laser Gynae before using this medicine.

This medication works similar in action to that of androgen (male sex hormone-like testosterone) and is used for treating fibrocystic breast disease and endometriosis. It reduces the number of hormones produced by the primary sex organ, i.e. ovary. This medication also acts as an inhibitor of gonadotropin secretion in men by decreasing testosterone levels.

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Laser Gynae before using this medicine.

Whenever you take more than one medicine, or mix it with certain foods or beverages, you"re at risk of a drug interaction.

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• Interaction with Medicine

  Evafem 2Mg Tablet

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• Danazol-Drug Information Portal [Internet].druginfo.nlm.nih.gov 2022 [Cited 7 June 2022].Available from:

  https://druginfo.nlm.nih.gov/drugportal/name/danazol

• Danazol-DrugBank Online [Internet].go.drugbank.com 2022 [Cited 7 June 2022].Available from:

  https://go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB01406

• DANAZOL capsule,solution-DailyMed [Internet].dailymed.nlm.nih.gov 2022 [Cited 7 June 2022].Available from:

  https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/search.cfm?labeltype=all&query=DANAZOL