Drug Name:Danazol
Drug Class:Androgen
Mechanism of Action:Synthetic androgen that suppresses the release of pituitary gonadotropins, inhibits ovarian steroidogenesis, and has weak progestational activity
Use:
  • Treatment of endometriosis
  • Management of hereditary angioedema
Side Effects:
  • Weight gain
  • Acne
  • Oily skin
  • Edema
  • Hot flashes
  • Voice changes
  • Menstrual irregularities
Contraindications:
  • Pregnancy
  • Breastfeeding
  • Liver disease
  • Porphyria
  • Undiagnosed vaginal bleeding
Specialty:
  • Obstetrics and Gynecology
  • Allergy and Immunology