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Revision as of 17:43, 3 February 2019

General information

Class/mechanism: Inhibitor of adrenalcortical steroid synthesis, blocks conversion of cholesterol to pregnenolone and subsequent synthesis of adrenal steroids, has aromatase inhibitor activity.[1][2]
Route: PO
Extravasation: n/a

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Diseases for which it is used

Patient drug information

Also known as

  • Brand names: Cytadren, Orimeten, Orimetene

References