|
Treats endometriosis, fibrocystic breast disease (cysts in the breasts), breast cancer, and hereditary angioedema (swelling of different parts of the body).
|
|
Danocrine |
| Overview |
Photos |
How To Use |
Side Effects |
Precautions |
Missed Dose |
Drug Interactions |
|
Danazol
Danocrine
Uses
Treats endometriosis, fibrocystic breast disease (cysts in the breasts), breast cancer, and hereditary angioedema (swelling of different parts of the body).
Storage
- Keep this medicine in the original light-resistant container, away from heat or moisture.
Keep all medicine out of the reach of children.
How To Use
- APPEARANCE: Capsule.
Your doctor will tell you how much to take and how often.
Take this medicine exactly as your doctor ordered.
- You should not use more often or in larger amounts than your doctor ordered.
You should start taking danazol while you are having your period.
- Otherwise, your doctor may want to do a test to make sure you are not pregnant.
Side Effects
- Call your doctor right away if you notice any of these side effects:
Yellow skin or eyes
Precautions
- You should not use this medicine if you have ever had an allergic reaction to danazol.
- You should not use danazol if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or if you have liver, kidney, or heart problems, or unusual vaginal bleeding.
Missed Dose
- Skip the missed dose and continue taking your medicine on your regular dosing schedule.
You should not use two doses at the same time.
Drug Interactions
- Check with your doctor before taking danazol if you have kidney or liver disease, epilepsy, migraine headaches, or heart disease.
Avoid becoming pregnant while taking this medicine and for several months after stopping.
- Use an effective form of birth control.
This medicine can cause your skin to be more sensitive to sunlight.
- Use a sunscreen when outdoors.
- Avoid sunlamps or tanning beds.
|
CONDITIONS OF USE: The information in this database is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgement of healthcare professionals. The information is not intended to cover all possible uses, directions, precautions, drug interactions or adverse effects, nor should it be construed to indicate that use of a particular drug is safe, appropriate or effective for you or anyone else. A healthcare professional should be consulted before taking any drug, changing any diet or commencing or discontinuing any course of treatment.
|