Drugs - Danazol vs. Medroxyprogesterone

Question

What is the mode of action of Danazol (Gonablok) and Medroxyprogesterone (Meprate) in the treatment of menorrhagia?

Expert Answer

Prof Ranjit Roy ChaudhuryApr 10, 2002

Emeritus Scientist,
National Institute of Immunology,
New Delhi

Danazol acts as an androgen and exerts an anti-estrogenic effect. Medroxyprogesterone acts as a progestational agent and acts on the endometrium. The ultimate choice of a drug would depend on the patients symptoms and many other features.

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