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Danazol Dosage

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Aug 16, 2023.

Applies to the following strengths: 50 mg; 100 mg; 200 mg

Usual Adult Dose for Endometriosis

Mild Disease:


Moderate to Severe Disease or Patients Infertile due to Endometriosis:

Comments:

Use: Treatment of endometriosis amenable to hormonal management

Usual Adult Dose for Fibrocystic Breast Disease

100 to 400 mg orally per day, given in 2 divided doses

Comments:


Use: Treatment of symptomatic fibrocystic breast disease by suppression of ovarian function

Usual Adult Dose for Angioedema

Initial dose: 200 mg orally 2 to 3 times a day


Comment: Patients should be monitored closely during dose adjustments, especially in patients with airway involvement.

Use: Prevention of all types of angioedema (e.g., cutaneous, abdominal, laryngeal) in male and female patients

Renal Dose Adjustments

Renal dysfunction: Data not available
Marked renal dysfunction: Contraindicated

Liver Dose Adjustments

Liver dysfunction: Frequent monitoring recommended.
Marked liver dysfunction: Contraindicated

Precautions

US BOXED WARNINGS:
PREGNANCY:


STROKE RISK:

HEPATIC EFFECTS:

PSEUDOTUMOR CEREBRI:

Safety and efficacy have not been established in patients younger than 18 years; this drug is not recommended for use in these patients.

Consult WARNINGS section for additional precautions.

Dialysis

Data not available

Other Comments

Administration advice:


Storage requirements:

General:

Monitoring:

Patient advice:

Further information

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