Danazol

Category: hormone

Aliases: Danocrine

Pharmacological Mechanism

17α-ethinyl testosterone derivative — weak androgen + suppresses pituitary FSH/LH. Used for endometriosis, hereditary angioedema, fibrocystic breast disease. Hepatotoxic + virilization at higher doses.

Half-Life (t½)

PO: 6h

Dosing Guidelines

• PO: Typical 400mg (Range: 100 - 800 mg)

Target Organ Systems

• endocrine
• digestive
• reproductive