Manufacturer: Cipla Ltd
Salt Composition : Danazol(200mg)
Danogen 200 Capsule can be taken with or without food, but take it at the same time to get the most benefit. It should be taken as your doctor's advice. The dose and how often you take it depends on what you are taking it for. Your doctor will decide how much you need to improve your symptoms. Swallow the tablets whole with a glass of water. You should take this medicine for as long as it is prescribed for you.
Danogen 200Mg Tablet 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.
Danazol is known to be plasma protein bound to albumin, SHBG, and CBG. Danazol is metabolized in the liver by enzymes such as CYP3A4. Its elimination half-life has varied across studies, but has been found to be 3 to 10 hours after a single dose and 24 to 26 hours with repeated administration.
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Danogen
Hoarseness of voice
Hair loss
Weight gain
Acne
Abnormal hair growth on a women face and body
Voice change
Itchy scalp
Swelling
Sore throat
breast cancer
high cholesterol and high triglycerides
porphyria
a migraine headache
angina, a type of chest pain
chronic heart failure
obstruction of a blood vessel by a blood clot
liver problems
decreased kidney function
seizures
pregnancy
a patient who is producing milk and breastfeeding
Danogen 200 Capsule is highly unsafe to use during pregnancy. Seek your doctor's advice as studies on pregnant women and animals have shown significant harmful effects to the developing baby.
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Danogen 200 Capsule.
Danogen 200 Capsule is unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby.
Use with caution
Below 9years: Contraindicated
Danazol capsules are indicated for the prevention of attacks of angioedema of all types (cutaneous, abdominal, laryngeal) in males and females.
abnormal uterine bleeding.
androgen dependent tumors.
hepatic dysfunction.
impaired cardiac function.
intracranial hypertension.
porphyria.
thromboembolic disease.
volume overload/renal impairment.
Danogen 200 Capsule may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Store below 30°C
If you miss a dose of Danogen 200 Capsule, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
Danogen 200 Capsule helps treat endometriosis and heavy or painful periods.
It may also be used to relieve severe breast pain and tenderness in benign fibrocystic breast disease.
Use effective measures to avoid pregnancy during treatment with this medicine as it can be harmful to an unborn baby.
Do not drink alcohol during treatment with this medicine as it can make you feel sick or short of breath.
Inform your doctor immediately if you experience symptoms such as hair loss, marked increase in facial or body hair, voice change, altered vision, severe headache and vomiting, stabbing pains and/or unusual swelling in one leg, sudden breathlessness or sudden chest pain, while taking this medicine.
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Danogen 200 Capsule may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Q. What are the possible side effects of using Danogen 200 Capsule?
The common side effects associated with Danogen 200 Capsule are weight gain, hair loss, acne, visual disturbances, irregular periods, nausea, feeling tired and mood changes. If any of these side effects bother you, consult with your doctor.
