Treats endometriosis, fibrocystic breast disease (cysts in the breasts), breast cancer, and hereditary angioedema (swelling of different parts of the body)
Brand Names:
Danocrine
Contraindications:
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
Uses:
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.
If a dose is missed:
Skip the missed dose and continue taking your medicine on your regular dosing schedule.
You should not use two doses at the same time.
Storage:
Keep this medicine in the original light-resistant container, away from heat or moisture.
Keep all medicine out of the reach of children.
Special precautions:
Before taking, tell your doctor and pharmacist if you are allergic to any medications. tell your doctor and pharmacist what prescription and nonprescription medications, vitamins, nutritional supplements, and herbal products you are taking. tell your doctor if you have or have ever had heart failure or liver disease. tell your doctor if you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding. If you become pregnant while taking, call your doctor
Make sure your doctor knows if you are also taking a blood thinner (Coumadin®), carbamazepine, insulin, or cyclosporine.
Warnings:
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.
Side Effects:
Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away:
