Manufacturer: Cipla, India
Pharmaceutical name: Danazol
Pack: 10 pills (100 mg)
Danogen (Danazol) is prescribed for women to alleviate pelvic pain and infertility linked to a specific uterine condition (endometriosis) and to relieve breast pain/tenderness/nodules caused by a certain breast condition (fibrocystic breast disease). It is also utilized in both men and women to avert swelling in the abdomen, arms, legs, face, and airway due to a particular genetic disorder (hereditary angioedema).
Danogen (Danazol) is an androgen that resembles testosterone. In treating endometriosis and fibrocystic breast disease, it functions by reducing the hormone production from the ovaries, which typically exacerbates the conditions. For angioedema treatment, danazol promotes an increase in a specific protein in the body’s immune system.
Danogen (Danazol) has infrequently led to severe (potentially lethal) blood clots (such as stroke), liver disease, and heightened pressure within the brain (benign intracranial hypertension). Seek urgent medical care if you exhibit symptoms of these side effects, including weakness on one side of the body, slurred speech, vision alterations, intense stomach/abdominal pain, dark urine, ongoing nausea/vomiting, yellowing of the eyes/skin, mental/mood alterations (such as confusion), or severe/persistent headaches.
Administer this medication orally, typically twice a day or as instructed by your physician. It can be taken with or without food; however, it’s crucial to maintain consistency in how you take it with each dose. The dosage depends on your medical condition and therapeutic response. To maximize benefits, use this medication regularly. To aid in remembering, take it at the same times daily. Notify your doctor if your condition does not improve or worsens.
Adverse Effects: acne; alterations in menstrual flow; changes in semen volume and sperm count; psychological issues; excessively oily skin; flushing; hair loss; anxiety; decrease in breast size; perspiration; vaginal itching or dryness; voice alterations (hoarseness, sore throat, change in pitch); weight gain.