Danogen 50 mg
| SKU | 294 |
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| Generic For | Danazol |
| Strength | 50 mg |
| Active Ingredient | Danazol |
| Pack Size | Qty | Price Per Pill or Unit | Price | Cart | |
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| 30 Capsules | US$ 0.47 | US$ 14.06 | |||
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| 60 Capsules | US$ 0.47 | US$ 28.11 | |||
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| 90 Capsules | US$ 0.47 | US$ 42.16 | |||
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Danogen 50mg is a prescription treatment for endometriosis and the relief of severe pain and tenderness caused by fibrocystic breast disease (a painful breast disease). The uterine lining, also known as the endometrium, is part of the uterus and is shed during the menstrual period. In patients with endometriosis, Danazol (the active ingredient of the medicine) changes the endometrium so that it becomes inactive and shrinks in size. Symptomatic relief begins within a few weeks of starting Danaogen. When it comes to treating benign breast disease, it helps to relieve pain and tenderness in the breast and may also contribute to lump shrinkage in the breasts. Associated pain and tenderness will only start to reduce after a month of using the medicine. Lumps do not start to shrink after 2 to 3 months of receiving the treatment.
In general, after starting the medication, you will probably have one more period. Your menstrual cycle will then stop while you are receiving Danogen; however, some women may experience occasional spotting or vaginal bleeding. After you discontinue the medication, your menstrual cycle will begin again, usually within 2 to 3 months.
Precautions with Danazol tablet
Danogen 50 mg can cause harm to an unborn baby when used by pregnant women. The use of Danazol for the treatment of endometriosis may increase the likelihood of cancer of the ovaries or may cause a tumour of the liver. Before you use this medicine, speak to your healthcare specialist if you have kidney, liver, or heart disease, high blood pressure, epilepsy, blood clots, diabetes, hardening of the arteries, migraines, have had an organ transplant, or have recently undergone surgery. Certain medications can interact with the mode of action of Danazol. These are:
- Carbamazepine, phenobarbital, and phenytoin are used to treat epilepsy
- Medications used to reduce organ rejection after an organ transplant operation include cyclosporin and tacrolimus.
- Insulin or oral hypoglycaemic agents are used for the treatment of diabetes
- Antihypertensive drugs to treat high blood pressure
- Medications such as atorvastatin, lovastatin, and simvastatin. These medications are used to lower blood cholesterol levels. Coadministration of Danogen and simvastatin is contraindicated
- Anticoagulation drugs such as Warfarin are used to prevent the formation of blood clots
Side effects of the Danazol tablet
Danogen 50mg causes changes in the body’s normal levels of sex hormones. These changes may cause side effects such as oedema (swelling of the face, hands, and feet), decrease in breast size, mild growth of body hair, oiliness of the skin or hair, increase in the size of the clitoris, sweating, flushing, vaginal burning, vaginal itching and dryness, nervousness, visual hallucinations, mood changes, nervousness, vaginal spotting or bleeding, and seizures.
Rare but serious side effects of the medicine include liver tumours, rashes, pancreatic disorders, and jaundice (yellowing of the skin). These are not all the side effects of this medicine. Also, inform your healthcare provider if you develop a blood clot in the leg (characterised by pain and swelling in the calf) or in the lung (experienced as sharp chest pain, breathlessness, or coughing up blood). For any unexpected effects while taking this medicine, contact your healthcare specialist.
How to take a Danazol tablet?
Treatment with Danogen should be uninterrupted, without missing doses, to be effective. The medicine should be started during your period. Women with reproductive potential should use non-hormonal contraceptive methods (such as diaphragm with contraceptive jelly, condoms, and IUD) while receiving Danazol.
For endometriosis, the usual total dose of the medication varies according to the patient’s condition. This is usually given in 2 to 4 divided doses a day for 3 to 6 months. For the treatment of severe cases, a high dosage is administered per day. The maximum suggested dose should not exceed 800 mg a day.
For fibrocystic breast disease, the usual recommended dose is 50 to 400 mg a day. This is usually given in two doses daily for six months.
After stopping the treatment, if your symptoms recur, consult your healthcare provider; you may need to restart treatment. If you forget to take a dose, you should take it as soon as you remember. However, if it is time to take the next dose, skip the missed one and return to your regular dosing schedule. Avoid doubling of doses. In case of an overdose, contact a doctor or the hospital emergency department, even if you do not experience symptoms.
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