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7831655

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rdf:type
lifeskim:mentions
pubmed:issue
2
pubmed:dateCreated
1995-2-21
pubmed:abstractText
The effects of treatment with danazol (600 mg daily) on haemostatic and haematological function were investigated in 18 pre-menopausal women with endometriosis. Blood samples were taken at 2 pre-treatment visits, at 6, 12 and 24 weeks on treatment, and at 6 weeks after discontinuation of the drug. Haemoglobin, red cell count, haematocrit and platelet count all rose significantly during treatment with danazol (p < 0.01 vs. baseline). Plasma fibrinogen levels fell significantly (p < 0.01), while whole blood viscosity increased during treatment and remained significantly elevated at follow-up. The prothrombin time shortened, but remained within normal limits, and there were no significant changes in factor VII:C, VIIa, or fibrinopeptide A. No significant changes were found in platelet function. Plasma B-beta 15-42 increased significantly. Functional levels of protein C, protein S, and antithrombin III, all rose significantly, above the normal range, while C4b-binding protein levels fell. We conclude that the observed changes in coagulation inhibitors and fibrinolytic activity may be considered beneficial in the context of venous thromboembolism. The rheological effects, however, indicate a degree of caution in the use of the drug in individuals considered to be at risk from arterial cardiovascular disease.
pubmed:language
eng
pubmed:journal
pubmed:citationSubset
IM
pubmed:chemical
pubmed:status
MEDLINE
pubmed:month
Aug
pubmed:issn
0340-6245
pubmed:author
pubmed:issnType
Print
pubmed:volume
72
pubmed:owner
NLM
pubmed:authorsComplete
Y
pubmed:pagination
218-21
pubmed:dateRevised
2004-11-17
pubmed:meshHeading
pubmed:year
1994
pubmed:articleTitle
Changes in haematological indices, blood viscosity and inhibitors of coagulation during treatment of endometriosis with danazol.
pubmed:affiliation
University Department of Medicine, Royal Hallamshire Hospital, Sheffield, U.K.
pubmed:publicationType
Journal Article