Danogen 100mg

Description Of Danogen 100mg

Danogen 100 mg Tablet is used to treat endometriosis, fibrocystic breast disease, and heriditery angioedema. It is not recommended for use in the elderly population and children.

Danogen 100mg Chemical Name

• Danazol (100mg)

Danogen 100mg Manufacturer

• Cipla Ltd

Uses of Danogen 100mg

• Endometriosis
• Fibrocystic breast disease
• Hereditary angioedema

What is Danogen 100mg?

Danogen 100Mg Capsule is a synthetic steroid. It is used to treat fibrocystic breast disease. It also prevents hereditary angioedema in both men and women. This medication functions by decreasing the hormone levels which in turn decreases the severity of the disease.

On using Danogen 100Mg Capsule you may experience side effects such as change in menstrual flow, vaginal dryness or itchiness, flushes, hair fall, weight gain. Certain adverse allergic reactions may occur such as hives, swelling of facial features and body parts, chest pain, mental/mood disorders, seizures, abnormal bleeding or bruising, unusual hair growth and reduced appetite. Contact your doctor promptly should you experience any severe reaction.

How Danogen 100mg working

Danogen -100 Capsule modulates the action of certain female hormones in the body.

How is Danogen 100mg used?

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Danogen -100 Capsule may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Danogen 100mg Indications

Take Danogen 100 mg Capsule as instructed by the doctor. Do not take in larger or smaller amounts than advised/prescribed or share this medicine with other people. Consult the doctor if you experience any undesirable side effects. Ensure that the treatment course is completed. Do not stop the use of this medicine without consulting your doctor.

Danogen 100mg Dosage

Do not use more than prescribed dose. Taking more medication will not improve your symptoms; rather they may cause poisoning or serious side-effects. If you suspect that you or anyone else who may have overdosed of Danogen Tablet, please go to the emergency department of the closest hospital or nursing home. Bring a medicine box, container, or label with you to help doctors with necessary information.

Do not give your medicines to other people even if you know that they have the same condition or it seems that they may have similar conditions. This may lead to overdosage

Contraindication Of Danogen 100mg

• Pimozide
• Warfarin
• Leflunomide
• Atorvastatin
• Naloxegol
• Dicumarol

Adverse effects Of Danogen 100mg

• Menstrual disturbances
• Weight gain
• Acne
• Seborrhea
• Edema
• Hair loss
• Voice change
• Flushing
• Sweating
• Vaginal dryness

Special Precautions And Related Warnings Of Danogen 100mg

Before using Danogen Tablet, inform your doctor about your current list of medications, over the counter products (e.g. vitamins, herbal supplements, etc.), allergies, pre-existing diseases, and current health conditions (e.g. pregnancy, upcoming surgery, etc.). Some health conditions may make you more susceptible to the side-effects of the drug. Take as directed by your doctor or follow the direction printed on the product insert. Dosage is based on your condition. Tell your doctor if your condition persists or worsens. Important counseling points are listed below.

Carry out liver function tests and blood counts at regular intervals of time

Do not drink alcohol

Do not take this drug, if you have rare hereditary problems of galactose intolerance, the lapp lactase deficiency or glucose-galactose malabsorption

If you are receiving it for more than 6 months

If you are suffering from liver, kidney or heart disease, illness that can worsen by fluid retention, diabetes, polycythemia, epilepsy, lipid disorder and migraine

If you are taking it to treat endometriosis or fibrocystic breast disease, you should start the medication during a menstrual period

If you experience signs and symptoms of papilledema, headache, visual disturbances, raised intracranial pressure, jaundice or other liver disturbance, thrombosis or thromboembolism

If you have shown marked or persistent androgenic reaction to previous gonadal steroid therapy

It is important to carry out liver ultrasonography twice in a year

Notify doctor if experience papilledema, headache, nausea and vomitting, and visual disturbances

Storage Conditions for Danogen 100mg

Store medicines at room temperature, away from heat and direct light. Do not freeze medicines unless required by package insert. Keep medicines away from children and pets.

Do not flush medications down the toilet or pour them into drainage unless instructed to do so. Medication discarded in this manner may contaminate the environment. Please consult your pharmacist or doctor for more details on how to safely discard Danogen Tablet.