mitotane (Lysodren)
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Introduction
Tradename: Lysodren.
Indications
- treatment of inoperable adrenal cortical carcinoma
- Cushing's syndrome[3]
Contraindications
Caution:
- may impair ability to drive or operate hazardous equipment
Dosage
Tabs: 500 mg
Storage
Protect from light
Adverse effects
- common (> 10%)
- less common (1-10%)
- uncommon (< 1%)
Drug interactions
Test interactions
increases serum K+
Mechanism of action
adrenocortical suppression
More general terms
References
- ↑ Kaiser Permanente Northern California Regional Drug Formulary, 1998
- ↑ Deprecated Reference
- ↑ Jump up to: 3.0 3.1 Department of Veterans Affairs, VA National Formulary