Danol
Drug name: Danol
Active Ingredients:
- Danazol
Therapeutic actions: The active ingredient of Danol is Danazol. Danazol is a synthetic hormone that is similar to sex hormones called androgens.
By acting on the pituitary gland, Danol inhibits the synthesis of hormones called gonadotrophins. These hormones are essential for the production of sex hormones such as oestrogen and progestogen. Due to lowering the production of sex hormones, Danol can be used in hormonal disturbances
Indications: Danol is indicated in the following conditions:
- Endometriosis.
- Non-cancerous lumps in the breast also known as benign breast disease.
- Hereditary angioedema
- Primary hypermenorrhea
- Premenstrual syndrome
- Advanced sexual development
- Gynecomastia
Contraindications and cautions: Danol should not be used in the following conditions:
- Elderly patients
- Children.
- Pregnancy.
- Breastfeeding.
- Vaginal bleedings
- Severe liver and kidney disease
- Severe cardiovascular disease
- Thromboembolism
- Androgen dependant cancer
- Hereditary blood diseases called porphyrias.
Danol should be used with caution in:
- Diabetes
- Epilepsy
- Migraines
- Blood disorders
Regularly control your liver function while the treatment with Danol
Adverse effects: There are possible side-effects associated with this medicine that can affect individuals in different ways. If a side effect is stated here, that does not necessarily mean the fact that all people using Danol will experience it or any other.
The most common side effects include:
CNS: dizziness, headache, visual disturbances, flushing, mood changes, anxiety, libido changes,
Skin: skin reactions, rash, acne, oily skin, dermatitis, changes in pigmentation
Digestive system: nausea, vomiting
Other: muscle cramps, vaginal dryness, changes in blood sugar levels, hair loss, reduction in breast size.
The side effects listed above may not include all of the side effects reported by the drug's manufacturer. For more information about any other possible risks associated with Danol, please read the information provided with Danol or consult your doctor or pharmacist.
Interactions: It is important to tell your doctor or pharmacist what medicines you are already taking, including those bought without a prescription and herbal medicines, before you start treatment with Danol. Similarly, check with your doctor or pharmacist before taking any new medication while taking this one, to ensure that the combination is safe.
Danol may interact with the following medicines:
- Blood thinners(Warfarin)
- Carbamazepine
- Ciclosporin
- Tacrolimus.
- Hormonal replacement therapy
- Antidiabetic drugs
Additional Information: DO NOT SHARE Danol with others. DO NOT USE THIS MEDICINE for other health conditions. KEEP THIS PRODUCT, as well as syringes and needles, if needed during treatment, out of the reach of children. Do not reuse needles, syringes, or other materials.
