Danazol interactions

Danazol, an androgen has 80 documented interactions across the FDA labels and fact sheets we index: 6 major, 73 moderate, 1 minor, and 0 where a label reports no significant interaction. Each entry below quotes the sentence behind it. This drug page is a starting point, not a verdict for your situation.

Interactions from the label

Major interactions (6)

  • CONTRAINDICATIONS: Precocious puberty, prostatic carcinoma or other androgen-dependent neoplasm, prior allergic reaction to HCG. (Chorionic gonadotropin label, Contraindications)

  • DoravirineantiretroviralMajor

    These drugs include, but are not limited to, the following: the anticonvulsants carbamazepine, oxcarbazepine, phenobarbital, phenytoin the androgen receptor inhibitor enzalutamide the antimycobacterials rifampin, rifapentine the cytotoxic agent mitotane St. (Doravirine label, Contraindications)

  • Concomitant use of cyclosporine, danazol, or danazol [see Drug Interactions (7.1) ] . (Ezetimibe and simvastatin label, Contraindications)

  • Finasteride5-alpha reductase inhibitorMajor

    Because of the ability of Type II 5α-reductase inhibitors to inhibit the conversion of testosterone to 5α-dihydrotestosterone (DHT), finasteride may cause abnormalities of the external genitalia of a male fetus of a pregnant female who receives finasteride. (Finasteride label, Contraindications)

  • LovastatinstatinMajor

    …Voriconazole Erythromycin Clarithromycin Telithromycin HIV protease inhibitors Boceprevir Telaprevir Nefazodone Cobicistat-containing products Gemfibrozil Avoid with lovastatin Cyclosporine Danazol Do not exceed 20 mg lovastatin daily Diltiazem Dronedarone Verapamil Amiodarone Do not exceed 40 mg lovastatin daily Grapefruit juice Avoid grapefruit juice Immune-Mediated… (Lovastatin label, Warnings)

  • SimvastatinstatinMajor

    Concomitant use of cyclosporine, danazol or gemfibrozil [see Drug Interactions (7.1) ] . (Simvastatin label, Contraindications)

Moderate interactions (73)

  • AcarboseantidiabeticModerate

    Caution should be exercised when used with antidiabetic drugs. (Danazol label, Drug interactions)

  • AlogliptinDPP-4 inhibitorModerate

    Caution should be exercised when used with antidiabetic drugs. (Danazol label, Drug interactions)

  • Alogliptin and metforminDPP-4 inhibitorModerate

    Caution should be exercised when used with antidiabetic drugs. (Danazol label, Drug interactions)

  • Amlodipine and atorvastatindihydropyridine calcium channel blockerModerate

    The risk of myopathy and rhabdomyolysis is increased by concomitant administration of danazol with statins such as simvastatin, atorvastatin and lovastatin. (Danazol label, Drug interactions)

  • AtorvastatinstatinModerate

    The risk of myopathy and rhabdomyolysis is increased by concomitant administration of danazol with statins such as simvastatin, atorvastatin and lovastatin. (Danazol label, Drug interactions)

  • BexagliflozinSGLT2 inhibitorModerate

    Caution should be exercised when used with antidiabetic drugs. (Danazol label, Drug interactions)

  • Calcipotrienevitamin D analogModerate

    Danazol can increase the calcemic response to synthetic vitamin D analogs in primary hypoparathyroidism. (Danazol label, Drug interactions)

  • Calcitriolvitamin D analogModerate

    Danazol can increase the calcemic response to synthetic vitamin D analogs in primary hypoparathyroidism. (Danazol label, Drug interactions)

  • CanagliflozinSGLT2 inhibitorModerate

    Caution should be exercised when used with antidiabetic drugs. (Danazol label, Drug interactions)

  • CarbamazepineanticonvulsantModerate

    Therapy with danazol may cause an increase in carbamazepine levels in patients taking both drugs. (Danazol label, Drug interactions)

  • PRECAUTIONS General Induction of androgen secretion by hCG may cause fluid retention. (Choriogonadotropin alfa label, Precautions)

  • Conjugated estrogensestrogenModerate

    Free hormone concentrations, such as testosterone and estradiol, may be decreased. (Conjugated estrogens label, Precautions)

  • Free hormone concentrations, such as testosterone and estradiol, may be decreased. (Conjugated estrogens and bazedoxifene label, Warnings and precautions)

  • CyclosporineimmunosuppressantModerate

    …methylprednisolone Allopurinol nicardipine itraconazole clarithromycin Amiodarone verapamil ketoconazole erythromycin Bromocriptine voriconazole quinupristin/ dalfopristin colchicine danazol imatinib metoclopramide nefazodone oral contraceptives HIV Protease Inhibitors The HIV protease inhibitors (e.g., indinavir, nelfinavir, ritonavir, and saquinavir) are known… (Cyclosporine label, Drug interactions)

  • DapagliflozinSGLT2 inhibitorModerate

    Caution should be exercised when used with antidiabetic drugs. (Danazol label, Drug interactions)

  • Dapagliflozin and metforminSGLT2 inhibitorModerate

    Caution should be exercised when used with antidiabetic drugs. (Danazol label, Drug interactions)

  • Doxercalciferolvitamin D analogModerate

    Danazol can increase the calcemic response to synthetic vitamin D analogs in primary hypoparathyroidism. (Danazol label, Drug interactions)

  • DulaglutideGLP-1 receptor agonistModerate

    Caution should be exercised when used with antidiabetic drugs. (Danazol label, Drug interactions)

  • EmpagliflozinSGLT2 inhibitorModerate

    Caution should be exercised when used with antidiabetic drugs. (Danazol label, Drug interactions)

  • Empagliflozin and metforminSGLT2 inhibitorModerate

    Caution should be exercised when used with antidiabetic drugs. (Danazol label, Drug interactions)

  • Free hormone concentrations, such as testosterone and estradiol, may be decreased. (Estradiol and norethindrone label, Warnings and precautions)

  • ExenatideGLP-1 receptor agonistModerate

    Caution should be exercised when used with antidiabetic drugs. (Danazol label, Drug interactions)

  • FludrocortisonecorticosteroidModerate

    Anabolic steroids (particularly C-17 alkylated androgens such as oxymetholone, methandrostenolone, norethandrolone, and similar compounds)—enhanced tendency toward edema. (Fludrocortisone label, Drug interactions)

  • FluvastatinstatinModerate

    The risk of myopathy and rhabdomyolysis is increased by concomitant administration of danazol with statins such as simvastatin, atorvastatin and lovastatin. (Danazol label, Drug interactions)

  • FollitropinModerate

    For Men : Clinical monitoring for spermatogenesis utilizes the following indirect or direct measures: Serum testosterone level Semen analysis 5.11 FOLLISTIM Pen The FOLLISTIM Pen is intended only for use with FOLLISTIM AQ Cartridge. (Follitropin label, Warnings and precautions)

  • GlimepiridesulfonylureaModerate

    Caution should be exercised when used with antidiabetic drugs. (Danazol label, Drug interactions)

  • GlipizidesulfonylureaModerate

    Caution should be exercised when used with antidiabetic drugs. (Danazol label, Drug interactions)

  • Glipizide and metforminsulfonylureaModerate

    Caution should be exercised when used with antidiabetic drugs. (Danazol label, Drug interactions)

  • GlyburidesulfonylureaModerate

    Caution should be exercised when used with antidiabetic drugs. (Danazol label, Drug interactions)

  • Glyburide and metforminsulfonylureaModerate

    Caution should be exercised when used with antidiabetic drugs. (Danazol label, Drug interactions)

  • GoserelinModerate

    Effect on QT/QTc Interval: Androgen deprivation therapy may prolong the QT interval. (Goserelin label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Insulin aspartinsulinModerate

    Caution should be exercised when used with antidiabetic drugs. (Danazol label, Drug interactions)

  • Insulin degludecinsulinModerate

    Caution should be exercised when used with antidiabetic drugs. (Danazol label, Drug interactions)

  • Insulin detemirinsulinModerate

    Caution should be exercised when used with antidiabetic drugs. (Danazol label, Drug interactions)

  • Insulin glargineinsulinModerate

    Caution should be exercised when used with antidiabetic drugs. (Danazol label, Drug interactions)

  • Insulin lisproinsulinModerate

    Caution should be exercised when used with antidiabetic drugs. (Danazol label, Drug interactions)

  • Caution should be exercised when used with antidiabetic drugs. (Danazol label, Drug interactions)

  • LeuprolideModerate

    Tumor Flare: Increased serum testosterone (~ 50% above baseline) may occur when initiating treatment with LUPRON DEPOT. (Leuprolide label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Levothyroxinethyroid hormoneModerate

    Other metabolic events include a reduction in thyroid binding globulin and T4 with increased uptake of T3, but without disturbance of thyroid stimulating hormone or of free thyroxin index. (Danazol label, Precautions)

  • Levothyroxine and liothyroninethyroid hormoneModerate

    Other metabolic events include a reduction in thyroid binding globulin and T4 with increased uptake of T3, but without disturbance of thyroid stimulating hormone or of free thyroxin index. (Danazol label, Precautions)

  • LinagliptinDPP-4 inhibitorModerate

    Caution should be exercised when used with antidiabetic drugs. (Danazol label, Drug interactions)

  • Linagliptin and metforminDPP-4 inhibitorModerate

    Caution should be exercised when used with antidiabetic drugs. (Danazol label, Drug interactions)

  • Liothyroninethyroid hormoneModerate

    Other metabolic events include a reduction in thyroid binding globulin and T4 with increased uptake of T3, but without disturbance of thyroid stimulating hormone or of free thyroxin index. (Danazol label, Precautions)

  • LiraglutideGLP-1 receptor agonistModerate

    Caution should be exercised when used with antidiabetic drugs. (Danazol label, Drug interactions)

  • MedroxyprogesteroneprogestinModerate

    The following laboratory tests may be affected by progestins including MPA Injectable Suspension, USP: (a) Plasma and urinary steroid levels are decreased (e.g., progesterone, estradiol, pregnanediol, testosterone, cortisol). (Medroxyprogesterone label, Drug interactions)

  • MetforminbiguanideModerate

    Caution should be exercised when used with antidiabetic drugs. (Danazol label, Drug interactions)

  • Methimazoleantithyroid drugModerate

    Other metabolic events include a reduction in thyroid binding globulin and T4 with increased uptake of T3, but without disturbance of thyroid stimulating hormone or of free thyroxin index. (Danazol label, Precautions)

  • MiglitolantidiabeticModerate

    Caution should be exercised when used with antidiabetic drugs. (Danazol label, Drug interactions)

  • NateglinidemeglitinideModerate

    Caution should be exercised when used with antidiabetic drugs. (Danazol label, Drug interactions)

  • Paricalcitolvitamin D analogModerate

    Danazol can increase the calcemic response to synthetic vitamin D analogs in primary hypoparathyroidism. (Danazol label, Drug interactions)

  • PioglitazonethiazolidinedioneModerate

    Caution should be exercised when used with antidiabetic drugs. (Danazol label, Drug interactions)

  • Pioglitazone and glimepiridethiazolidinedioneModerate

    Caution should be exercised when used with antidiabetic drugs. (Danazol label, Drug interactions)

  • Pioglitazone and metforminthiazolidinedioneModerate

    Caution should be exercised when used with antidiabetic drugs. (Danazol label, Drug interactions)

  • PitavastatinstatinModerate

    The risk of myopathy and rhabdomyolysis is increased by concomitant administration of danazol with statins such as simvastatin, atorvastatin and lovastatin. (Danazol label, Drug interactions)

  • PravastatinstatinModerate

    The risk of myopathy and rhabdomyolysis is increased by concomitant administration of danazol with statins such as simvastatin, atorvastatin and lovastatin. (Danazol label, Drug interactions)

  • Propylthiouracilantithyroid drugModerate

    Other metabolic events include a reduction in thyroid binding globulin and T4 with increased uptake of T3, but without disturbance of thyroid stimulating hormone or of free thyroxin index. (Danazol label, Precautions)

  • Ramelteonsedative-hypnoticModerate

    Reproductive effects: Include decreased testosterone and increased prolactin levels. (Ramelteon label, Warnings and precautions)

  • RepaglinidemeglitinideModerate

    Caution should be exercised when used with antidiabetic drugs. (Danazol label, Drug interactions)

  • RosuvastatinstatinModerate

    The risk of myopathy and rhabdomyolysis is increased by concomitant administration of danazol with statins such as simvastatin, atorvastatin and lovastatin. (Danazol label, Drug interactions)

  • SaxagliptinDPP-4 inhibitorModerate

    Caution should be exercised when used with antidiabetic drugs. (Danazol label, Drug interactions)

  • Saxagliptin and metforminDPP-4 inhibitorModerate

    Caution should be exercised when used with antidiabetic drugs. (Danazol label, Drug interactions)

  • SemaglutideGLP-1 receptor agonistModerate

    Caution should be exercised when used with antidiabetic drugs. (Danazol label, Drug interactions)

  • SirolimusimmunosuppressantModerate

    • Drugs that could increase sirolimus blood concentrations: Bromocriptine, cimetidine, cisapride, clotrimazole, danazol, diltiazem, fluconazole, letermovir, protease inhibitors (e.g., HIV and hepatitis C that include drugs such as ritonavir, indinavir, boceprevir, and telaprevir), metoclopramide, nicardipine, troleandomycin, verapamil • Drugs and other agents… (Sirolimus label, Drug interactions)

  • SitagliptinDPP-4 inhibitorModerate

    Caution should be exercised when used with antidiabetic drugs. (Danazol label, Drug interactions)

  • Sitagliptin and metforminDPP-4 inhibitorModerate

    Caution should be exercised when used with antidiabetic drugs. (Danazol label, Drug interactions)

  • Spironolactone and hydrochlorothiazidealdosterone antagonistModerate

    Abiraterone: Spironolactone binds to the androgen receptor and may increase prostate‑specific antigen (PSA) levels in abiraterone-treated prostate cancer patients. (Spironolactone and hydrochlorothiazide label, Drug interactions)

  • TacrolimusimmunosuppressantModerate

    Danazol may raise the plasma levels of cyclosporin and tacrolimus, leading to an increase of the renal toxicity of these drugs. (Danazol label, Drug interactions)

  • Tamoxifenselective estrogen receptor modulatorModerate

    Hypercalcemia in Patients with Metastatic Breast Cancer As with other additive hormonal therapy (estrogens and androgens), hypercalcemia has been reported in some breast cancer patients with bone metastases within a few weeks of starting treatment with tamoxifen. (Tamoxifen label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Teriparatidethyroid hormoneModerate

    Other metabolic events include a reduction in thyroid binding globulin and T4 with increased uptake of T3, but without disturbance of thyroid stimulating hormone or of free thyroxin index. (Danazol label, Precautions)

  • TirzepatideGLP-1 receptor agonistModerate

    Caution should be exercised when used with antidiabetic drugs. (Danazol label, Drug interactions)

  • TriptorelinModerate

    Tumor Flare: Transient increase in serum testosterone levels can occur within the first few weeks of treatment. (Triptorelin label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Vitamin DVitamin and mineralModerate

    Danazol can increase the calcemic response to synthetic vitamin D analogs in primary hypoparathyroidism. (Danazol label, Drug interactions)

  • WarfarinanticoagulantModerate

    Drug Interactions: Prolongation of prothrombin time occurs in patients stabilized on warfarin. (Danazol label, Drug interactions)

Minor mentions (1)

  • TestosteroneandrogenMinor

    Laboratory Tests: Danazol treatment may interfere with laboratory determinations of testosterone, androstenedione and dehydroepiandrosterone. (Danazol label, Precautions)

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