Danogen 100 Mg Tablet

Dr. Emily Brown

Dr. Ryan Mitchell

SKU

CMS2771

USA Brand Name

Cyclomen, Danocrine

Strength

100mg

Generic Name

Danazol

Manufacturer

Cipla, India

## Danogen 100 Mg Tablet (Danazol)

## What Is The Generic Name For Danogen 100 Mg Tablet:

Danazol is the generic version for Danogen 100 mg Tablet

## Which US Brand is Equivalent To Danogen 100 Mg Tablet (Danazol):

Cyclomen

Danocrine

## About Danogen 100 Mg Tablet (Danazol)

Danogen 100 mg Tablet contains an active ingredient, Danazol (a weak androgen and anabolic steroid, a weak progestogen and antiprogestogenic, antigonadotropin, a weak steroidogenesis inhibitor, and a functional antiestrogen). It is used to treat various menstrual problems including painful or irregular periods, Premenstrual Tension (PMT), Benign Fibrocystic Breast disease (painful breast disease) and a condition called Endometriosis by modulating the actions of hormones.

Menorrhagia (heavy menstrual bleeding) is defined as excessive and prolonged menstrual bleeding, occurring at regular intervals. The average menstrual period lasts for about 4 to 5 days, with 25 to 80 ml of blood loss. Menorrhagia occurs when blood loss is greater than 80 ml or if the bleeding lasts for more than seven days. This condition is also commonly known as hypermenorrhea.

Endometriosis is a medical condition in which there is an abnormal growth of endometrial cells outside the uterus. These cells shed monthly during the menstrual period. These cells become endometriosis implants when they attach themselves to tissue found outside of the uterus. When the tissue grows somewhere else like on the ovaries, bladder, or behind the uterus, endometriosis occurs.

This medication is readily available with all the leading pharmacies, drugstores, and medical supply stores; though, this medication should be taken on doctor’s prescription only.

## Manufacturer:

Cipla, India is the leading pharmaceutical company that manufactures Danogen 100 mg Tablet.

## Strength :

Danogen 100 mg Tablet contains an active constituent, Danazol weighing 100 mg per tablet. This medicine is readily available with all the leading online pharmacies, drugstores, and medical supply stores with other strengths and substitutes.

## What Are The Uses Of The Danogen 100 Mg Tablet (Danazol):

Danogen 100 mg Tablet is used for the treatment in the following conditions:

Heavy menstrual bleeding

Endometriosis

Benign fibrocystic breast disease

Hereditary Angioedema

## How Danogen 100 Mg Tablet (Danazol) Works:

Danogen 100 mg Tablet has an active ingredient, Danazol, a hormone modulator which modulates the action of certain female hormones in the body. It works as an antiestrogenic, antigonadotropic drug by reducing estrogen (a female hormone) production and its levels in the body. It then leads to atrophy of the endometrium, which alleviates the endometriosis condition. Atrophy may be due to the combination of its antiestrogenic, weak androgenic, and progestogenic or antiprogestogenic actions.

It also acts as immunosuppressant at high doses by binding on glucocorticoid receptor. It also works by inhibiting adrenal, ovarian, and testicular steroidogenesis, which further inhibits the production of estradiol, progesterone, and testosterone and thus helping in treating various diseased conditions.

Also, it was found that the percentage of free testosterone is tripled in women being treated with danazol and it may be responsible for masculine characteristics in women such as acne, excessive hair growth, and voice deepening.

## Before You Use Danogen 100 Mg Tablet (Danazol):

Make certain that:

You are not having some severe Disease

You are not sensitive to Danazol

You must update your doctor vis-à-vis your medical histories like your pre-existing disease, Medications and surgeries, supplements, Food Habits, lifestyle, and the rest.

## What Should You Avoid While Taking Danogen 100 Mg Tablet (Danazol):

You should avoid driving

You should avoid taking alcohol

You should avoid smoking

You should avoid taking Medicines without prescriptions

## When Not To Use Danogen 100 Mg Tablet (Danazol):

You should not take Danogen 100 mg Tablet if you:

Have ever noticed any Allergy/Hypersensitivity

Have liver problems

Have kidney disorders

Have any type of cancers

Have any hormonal problems

Have undiagnosed vaginal bleeding

Have porphyria

Have migraines

Are pregnant

Are breastfeeding

## Tell Your Doctor If You:

Have Allergy or sensitivity to the tablet

Are taking Alcohol or Other Drugs

Have any hormonal imbalance

Have any glandular disease

Have cervical or breast cancer

Have Liver/ Kidney disease

Have any severe infection

Are pregnant /conceiving /or breastfeeding

## Dosage :

Danogen 100 mg Tablet contains an active ingredient, Danazol, which is used to treat various menstrual problems including painful or irregular periods, premenstrual tension (PMT), Benign fibrocystic breast disease (painful breast disease) and a condition called endometriosis. This medicine is readily available with all the leading pharmacies, drugstores, and medical supply stores; though, this medication should be taken on doctor’s prescription only. The patient must discuss with the medical doctor for an alteration of dosage and time of medicine, knowing the fact that the severity of the disease can vary from person to person. Your doctor can best judge this adjustment.

Adults are advised to take Danogen 100 mg Tablet at a fixed time with or without food as instructed by your medical doctor. You must take Danogen 100 mg Tablet regularly on time for better results.

## How Much Of The Danogen 100 Mg Tablet (Danazol) to Be Used:

Danogen 100 mg Tablet is readily available in various strengths and substitutes. Patients are suggested to pursue doctor’s prescriptions and instructions to take Danogen 100 mg Tablet. You must not take this Tablet on your own and for a more extended period as recommended by the doctor.

## How To Take The Danogen 100 Mg Tablet (Danazol):

Danogen 100 mg Tablet should be taken at a fixed time, as suggested by your doctor. Swallow the medicine as a whole. You must not chew, crush or break the Tablet. Danogen 100 mg Tablet can be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

## For How Long Should You Continue Using Danogen 100 Mg Tablet (Danazol):

You are always suggested to take Danogen 100 mg Tablet as prescribed. You must not stop or start taking this medicine all of a sudden on your own. You must follow all the procedures given by your doctor carefully. You should not receive the Tablet in a smaller or larger measure or for an extended period than suggested by the doctor.

## Overdose :

You must seek medical emergency treatment and get in touch with your medical doctor straight away in the situation of any overdose symptoms. The emergency treatment will be started by your medical doctor if they observe any overdose symptoms in you.

## Missed Dose:

The missed dose of the Tablet has to be taken as fast as viable. You should firmly skip out the missed dose if it is the time for your next planned dosage by now. It is strictly recommended not to double the dosage of the treatment to make up for the missed dose.

## What Are The Side Effects Of The Danogen 100 Mg Tablet (Danazol):

Hypersensitivity

Acne

Weight gain

Changes in the menstrual cycle

A decrease in breast size

Vaginal dryness and irritation

Sweating and flushing

Oily skin or hair

Hirsutism

Peeling and blistering of the skin

Deepening of the voice

Hair loss

Abnormal hair growth on a women face and body

Voice change

Itchy scalp

Swelling

Sore throat

## What Are The Common Drug Interactions:

Many of the medicines have been reported to interact with Danogen 100 mg Tablet. These interactions may engender some unwanted or unfavourable effects, or it may probably cause your drug not to function correctly. You should often have a conversation with your doctor if you are taking other prescription/ Supplements; consequently, well-proposed medication can be given. It interacts with the following medicines:

Estradiol

Ethinyl Estradiol

Tibolone

Estriol

Pimozide

Warfarin

Leflunomide

Atorvastatin

Naloxegol

Dicumarol

This medicine can as well interact with the following mentioned disease condition:

Infections

Kidney disease

Liver disease

## Warning And Precaution:

Danogen 100 mg Tablet can worsen the conditions like:

Kidney/ Liver disease

Allergy/ Hypersensitivity

Chronic Infections

Hormonal imbalance or any gland disorder

This medicine is not recommended for use by the elderly population and children

You must get your blood test done repeatedly during treatment to monitor the side effects of Danazol on your blood cells

Regular blood tests are essential to check your blood cells along with kidney, liver and heart function during treatment with this medicine

You have to use a consistent contraceptive method to avoid pregnancy while you are on this medication as it can cause birth defects

You should not drive or operate heavy machines besides taking this medicine as it may cause dizziness

You are supposed not to take this drug if you are pregnant, planning to conceive or are breastfeeding

You must always discuss with your medical doctor to obtain the first-rate treatment if you are observing a number of the conditions mentioned above.

## Things To Remember:

Keep the Danogen 100 mg Tablet out of reach and vision of the children

This treatment is strictly used with care for the treatment of children

Danogen 100 mg Tablet is not suggested for use by pregnant women due to the augmented risk of detrimental effects on the unborn child

You have to always check up the information in predominantly printed on the leaflet/ insert of the medicine

You must continuously discuss with your medical doctor if you have any uncertainty in terms of the dosage, strength and time of the drug.

## Indications :

Danogen 100 mg Tablet should be used as recommended by your doctor in the treatment of Endometriosis, Premenstrual Tension (PMT), and Benign Fibrocystic Breast disease (painful breast disease). You must not take this drug for a more extended period than prescribed by your medical practitioner. Also, do not stop using this drug without discussing it with your doctor.

## Storage :

Store the Danogen 100 mg Tablet at room temperature in a dark and dry location. Make sure that the Tablet is intact and not broken while purchasing or storing.