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Danazol DANA

An approved medication, chemically related to steroids, used for endometriosis, certain breast conditions, and a rare swelling disorder. Human studies support its effectiveness for these specific conditions, but it can cause steroid-like side effects such as weight gain and voice changes, which limits its use to these particular situations.

Also known as Danocrine

Effects Hormonal

Routes Oral

Legal status Prescription drug

WADA Banned at all times

3D Molecular Structure of C₂₂H₂₇NO₂

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Chemistry

Formula: C22H27NO2
Molar mass: 337.5
CAS: 17230-88-5
PubChem CID: 28417

Reported dosing

Approved label

What has been reported in the literature and by users. This is a record of what is done, not a recommendation.

Typical dose 200 mg/day

Reported range 100-800 mg/day depending on indication

Route Oral

Frequency 2-4 times daily

Duration 3-9 months typical course (as prescribed)

FDA-approved synthetic androgen for endometriosis and hereditary angioedema; carries significant androgenic side effects and liver-strain warnings.

Where this comes from FDA prescribing information

These figures are recorded for reference and are not a recommendation. Dosing is a decision for you and a clinician.