Generic Name - Danazol
Category - Gonadotropin inhibitor
Indications
Endometriosis
Generic Danazol is indicated for the treatment of Endometriosis, a condition where the tissue that normally lines the womb grows on other organs outside the womb. The growth of endometriotic tissue is under hormonal influence. Danazol controls the fluctuations in hormone levels that stimulate the growth of this tissue. Generic Danazol is also used in the treatment of fibrocystic breast disease and hereditary angioedema.
Generic for Danazol Contraindications and Drug Interactions
Generic Danazol is contraindicated in patients, who are hypersensitive to this drug, medications that belong to this class of drugs or had an allergic reaction to it in the past.
Generic Danazol should not be taken by patients who have history of following ailment conditions
Genital bleeding
Blood clot in the blood vessels (thromboembolism)
There are a number of medication that interact with Generic Danazol. It is important to take the doctor's counsel if you are taking any of the following
Insulin
Warfarin
Generic for Danazol Dosage
The following information just highlights the general average dosage of GenericDanazol
The usual recommended dosage of Generic Danazol for Endometriosis is 400 mg b.i.d. (moderate to severe) or 100-200 mg b.i.d. (mild) for 3-6 months.
Generic for Danazol Adverse Effects
Some of the most serious Generic Danazol side Effects include changes in vision,
changes in ovulation, dark yellow or brown urine, decrease in breast size, difficulty passing urine or blood in the urine, hair loss or unusual hair growth (such as facial hair growth in women),headache, irregular vaginal bleeding, and nausea.
This is not a complete list of all Side effects. Do concur with your doctor and follow his directions completely when you are taking Generic Danazol.
Generic for Danazol and Pregnancy
Generic Danazol is not recommended for use during pregnancy, since it may cause a female baby to develop certain male characteristics.
Generic for Danazol and Breastfeeding
Use of Generic Danazol is not recommended while breastfeeding considering the unwanted effects it may cause in infants.
Generic for Danazol and Pediatric
Generic Danazol may cause male-like changes in female children and cause premature sexual development in male children. It may also slow or stop growth in any child.
Generic for Danazol and Geriatric
The safety and effectiveness of Generic Danazol in geriatric patients have not been established
Note
The above information about Generic Danazol serves as an information resource only and is not intended to substitute professional medical advice, examination, diagnosis and treatment. Always seek the counsel of your doctor, physician or pharmacist before starting any new treatment or making changes to existing therapy.
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