Danazol
- Generic Name
- Danazol
- Brand Names
- Cyclomen
- Drug Type
- Small Molecule
- Chemical Formula
- C22H27NO2
- CAS Number
- 17230-88-5
- Unique Ingredient Identifier
- N29QWW3BUO
Overview
A synthetic steroid with antigonadotropic and anti-estrogenic activities that acts as an anterior pituitary suppressant by inhibiting the pituitary output of gonadotropins. It possesses some androgenic properties. Danazol has been used in the treatment of endometriosis and some benign breast disorders.
Background
A synthetic steroid with antigonadotropic and anti-estrogenic activities that acts as an anterior pituitary suppressant by inhibiting the pituitary output of gonadotropins. It possesses some androgenic properties. Danazol has been used in the treatment of endometriosis and some benign breast disorders.
Indication
For the treatment of endometriosis and fibrocystic breast disease (in patients unresponsive to simple measures). Also used for the prophylactic treatment of all types of hereditary angioedema in males and females.
Associated Conditions
- Endometriosis
- Fibrocystic Disease of Breast
- Hereditary Angioedema (HAE)
- Refractory immune thrombocytopenia
Clinical Trials
FDA Approved Products
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