What is Danogen
50 mg?
Danogen 50 mg is used to treat endometriosis (development of uterine-lining tissue
outside the uterus, symptoms of which include abdominal pain, heavy periods,
and infertility) and non-cancerous (benign) fibrocystic breast disease in adult
patients not responding to other treatments. It is also used to prevent attacks
of angioedema (swelling of eyes and lips) in patients with hereditary
angioedema disorder.
Danazol
is a man-made form of a steroid. Danazol affects the ovaries and pituitary
gland and prevents the release of certain hormones in the body. Danazol
is used to treat endometriosis and fibrocystic breast disease.
Danazol is also used to prevent attacks of angioedema in people with
an inherited form of this disorder (hereditary angioedema).
How should I take danazol?
- Take exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Do not take in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended. Follow the directions on your prescription label.
- Women who take danazol to treat endometriosis or fibrocystic breast disease should start the medication during a menstrual period.
- Danazol is usually given for 6 to 9 months to treat fibrocystic breast disease or endometriosis. To prevent attacks of hereditary angioedema, you may need to use the medication long-term. Follow your doctor's instructions.
- Your doctor may occasionally change your dose to make sure you get the best results.
- Your medication needs may change if you become ill, have a fever or infection, or if you have surgery or a medical emergency. Tell your doctor about any such situation that affects you. Do not change your medication dose or schedule without your doctor's advice.
- Use danazol regularly to get the most benefit. Try not to miss any doses. Get your prescription refilled before you run out of medicine completely.
- While using danazol, you may need blood tests at your doctor's office. Visit your doctor regularly.
- It may take several weeks before your symptoms improve. Keep using the medication as directed and tell your doctor if your symptoms do not improve or if they get worse during treatment.
- This medication can cause unusual results with certain medical tests. Tell any doctor who treats you that you are using danazol.
- Store at room temperature away from moisture and heat.
What happens if I miss a dose?
Take
the missed dose as soon as you remember. Skip the missed dose if it is almost
time for your next scheduled dose. Do not take extra medicine to make up the
missed dose.
Call
your doctor for instructions if you have missed doses for more than 2 days in a
row.
Danazol side effects
Get
emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic
reaction: hives; difficult breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue,
or throat.
In
rare cases, danazol can cause a condition that results in the breakdown of skeletal
muscle tissue, leading to kidney failure. Call your doctor right away if
you have unexplained muscle pain, tenderness, or weakness especially if you
also have fever, unusual tiredness, and dark colored urine.
Call
your doctor at once if you have a serious side effect such as:
- sudden numbness or weakness (especially on one side of the body), confusion, problems with speech or balance.
- severe headache, ringing in your ears, dizziness, nausea, vomiting, vision problems, pain behind your eyes.
- chest pain, sudden cough, wheezing, rapid breathing, coughing up blood.
- pain, swelling, warmth, or redness in one or both legs.
- swelling or rapid weight gain, especially in your face and midsection.
- bloody, black, or tarry stools.
- cough up blood or vomit that looks like coffee grounds.
- upper stomach pain, itching, loss of appetite, dark urine, clay-colored stools, jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes).
Less serious side effects may include:
- acne or other skin problems, increased sweating.
- increased hair growth or hair loss.
- breast changes.
- decreased amount of semen released during sex.
- hoarse or deepened voice, sore throat.
- flushing (warmth, redness, or tingly feeling).
- changes in your menstrual periods.
- unusual vaginal bleeding or spotting.
- vaginal dryness, discomfort, or itching.
