Danar 50mg Capsule
Product Info
| Prescription required | Yes |
| Marketer | Arvincare Pharma |
| Active Ingredient | Danazol (50mg) |
| Storage | Store below 30°C |
| Chemical Class | Isoxazole Derivative |
| Habit Forming | No |
| Therapeutic Class | GYNAECOLOGICAL |
| Action Class | Androgen- Endometereosis |
| User Rating | 4.7 |
| User Reviews | 470 |
FAQ
What are the possible side effects of using Danar 50mg?
The common side effects associated with Danar 50mg are weight gain, hair loss, acne, visual disturbances, irregular periods, nausea, feeling tired and mood changes. If any of these side effects bother you, consult with your doctor.
What if you forget to take Danar Capsule?
If you miss a dose of Danar 50mg, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
Danar 50mg Capsule Reviews
Danar 50mg is used to treat various menstrual problems including painful or irregular periods, premenstrual tension (PMT), benign fibrocystic breast disease (painful breast disease), and a condition called endometriosis.
Danar 50mg can be taken with or without food, but take it at the same time to get the most benefit. It should be taken as your doctor's advice. The dose and how often you take it depends on what you are taking it for. Your doctor will decide how much you need to improve your symptoms. Swallow the tablets whole with a glass of water. You should take this medicine for as long as it is prescribed for you.
The most common side effects of this medicine include weight gain, hair loss, voice changes, acne, and irregular menstrual cycle. If these bother you or appear serious, let your doctor know. There may be ways of reducing or preventing them. You should stop taking it if you become pregnant.
Before taking this medicine tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding if you have ever had any problems with your blood circulation or have diabetes or migraine. Your doctor should also know about all other medicines you are taking as many of these may make this medicine less effective or change the way it works. Your doctor may perform blood tests regularly to check blood cells, liver, and thyroid are working properly.
How Danar 50mg Capsule Works
Danar 50mg modulates the action of certain female hormones in the body.
How to Use Danar 50mg Capsule
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Danar 50mg may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Benefits of Danar 50mg Capsule
- In Treatment of Menstrual pain: Painful periods have a big impact on everyday life of a woman and there is not always an obvious cause. Danar 50mg helps relieve pain and cramps during periods. You may have to use painkillers (NSAIDs) as well for rapid pain relief. Ask your doctor about which are most suitable.
- In Treatment of Endometriosis: Endometriosis is a condition where tissue like the lining of the womb starts to grow in other places. The main symptoms include pain in your lower stomach or back, period pain, pain during and after sex, constipation, diarrhea and feeling sick. It can also make it difficult to get pregnant. Danar 50mg will help relieve these symptoms and makes you feel better. This medicine needs to be taken regularly to be effective and you may need other medicines or procedures to help control endometriosis.
- In Treatment of Benign fibrocystic breast disease: Benign fibrocystic breast disease is a non-cancerous condition in which the breast tissues become lumpy and tender to touch. Such changes may be seen normally during certain hormonal changes in menstrual cycles. However, these symptoms can be bothersome for some women. Danar 50mg effectively manages such changes and relieves these symptoms. Take it as prescribed by the doctor and do not stop taking it unless your doctor asks you to stop.
- In Treatment of Premenstrual syndrome (PMS): Danar 50mg may help reduce PMS symptoms such as mood swings, anxiousness, tiredness, bloating, breast tenderness and headaches. Lifestyle changes such as regular exercise, a healthy diet, getting plenty of sleep, and using relaxation techniques may also be helpful.
Uses of Danar 50mg Capsule
- Treatment of Menstrual pain
- Treatment of Benign fibrocystic breast disease
- Treatment of Endometriosis
- Treatment of Premenstrual syndrome (PMS)
Danar 50mg Capsule Side Effects
Safety Tips
Kidney
CAUTION
Danar 50mg should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Danar 50mg may be needed. Please consult your doctor.Use of Danar 50mg may not be advised in patients with severe kidney disease.
Breast feeding
UNSAFE
Danar 50mg is unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby.
Pregnancy
UNSAFE
Danar 50mg is highly unsafe to use during pregnancy. Seek your doctor's advice as studies on pregnant women and animals have shown significant harmful effects to the developing baby.
Driving
UNSAFE
Danar 50mg may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.Danar 50mg may cause some side effects such as dizziness, a spinning feeling, and changes in eyesight. This may affect your driving ability.
Alcohol
UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Danar 50mg.
Liver
CAUTION
Danar 50mg should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Danar 50mg may be needed. Please consult your doctor.Use of Danar 50mg is not recommended in patients with the severe liver disease. Regular monitoring of liver function tests is advised while you are taking this medicine.
Quick Tips
- Do not drink alcohol during treatment with this medicine as it can make you feel sick or short of breath.
- Use effective measures to avoid pregnancy during treatment with this medicine as it can be harmful to an unborn baby.
- It may also be used to relieve severe breast pain and tenderness in benign fibrocystic breast disease.
- Danar 50mg helps treat endometriosis and heavy or painful periods.
- Inform your doctor immediately if you experience symptoms such as hair loss, marked increase in facial or body hair, voice change, altered vision, severe headache and vomiting, stabbing pains and/or unusual swelling in one leg, sudden breathlessness or sudden chest pain, while taking this medicine.
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