₨ NPR
Description
“Danogen 100 mg” refers to a medication containing Danazol 100mg. Danazol is a synthetic steroid with complex hormonal actions.
Here’s a short description:
- Active Ingredient: Danazol 100mg.
- Drug Class: It is a synthetic steroid that acts as an antigonadotropin. This means it suppresses the activity of certain hormones (gonadotropins like FSH and LH) released by the pituitary gland, which in turn reduces the production of ovarian hormones (estrogen and progesterone). It also has some weak androgenic (male hormone-like) properties.
- Main Uses: Danogen 100 mg is primarily used to treat various conditions in women that are influenced by female hormones. These include:
- Endometriosis: A condition where tissue similar to the lining of the uterus grows outside the uterus, causing pain and other symptoms. Danazol helps by inducing a temporary “menopausal” state, leading to the regression of this tissue.
- Benign Fibrocystic Breast Disease: Characterized by painful lumps or cysts in the breasts. Danazol can help relieve pain and tenderness.
- Abnormal Uterine Bleeding: Used to manage heavy or irregular menstrual bleeding.
- Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS): May help alleviate severe PMS symptoms.
- Mechanism of Action: Danazol works by suppressing the pituitary-ovarian axis, leading to a decrease in estrogen production. This reduces the growth and activity of hormone-sensitive tissues, such as those found in endometriosis and fibrocystic breast disease. It also has direct inhibitory effects on ovarian steroid production.
- Administration: It is an oral medication, typically taken as a capsule.
- Important Considerations: Danogen 100 mg is a potent medication with potential side effects (e.g., weight gain, hair loss, voice changes, acne, irregular periods) and should only be used under strict medical supervision. It is generally advised to use effective contraception during treatment as it can be harmful to an unborn baby.
In Nepal, Danogen 100mg is manufactured by Cipla Ltd. and is available in various pharmacies.
Additional information
| form | Oral Tablets |
|---|
Reviews
There are no reviews yet.