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Status:
US Approved Rx (1961)
First approved in 1961

Class (Stereo):
CHEMICAL (ACHIRAL)



Metyrapone (trade name Metopirone) is a drug used in the diagnosis of adrenal insufficiency and occasionally in the treatment of Cushing's syndrome (hypercortisolism). Metopirone, metyrapone USP, is an inhibitor of endogenous adrenal corticosteroid s...
Status:
Other

Class (Stereo):
CHEMICAL (ABSOLUTE)


Conditions:

(R)-Aminoglutethimide is R-isomer of racemate anti-steroid drug Aminoglutethimide, marketed by Novartis for the treatment of Cushing syndrome and other conditions. (R)-Aminoglutethimide was shown to more active than (S)-isomer in inhibiting corticost...
Status:
Other

Class (Stereo):
CHEMICAL (ABSOLUTE)


Conditions:

(S)-Aminoglutethimide is S-isomer of racemate anti-steroid drug Aminoglutethimide, marketed by Novartis for the treatment of Cushing syndrome and other conditions. (S)-Aminoglutethimide was shown to less active than (R)-isomer in inhibiting corticost...