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ATC Level5: V04CD01 - Metyrapone
ATC Level1:
ATC Level2:
ATC Level3:
- V04C - Other diagnostic agents
ATC Level4:
- V04CD - Tests for pituitary function
ATC Level5:
Drugs in ATC category "V04CD01":
- Mepyrapone
- Metapirone
- Metapyron
- Metapyrone
- Methopirapone
- Methopyrapone
- Methopyrinine
- Methopyrone
- Metopiron
- Normally the pituitary gland in your brain sends signals to your adrenal glands to make a natural substance called cortisol. Cortisol is important for keeping your body functioning well and for good health. Metyrapone is used to test if your pituitary gland is sending the proper signals to your adrenal glands.
- Metopirone
- Normally the pituitary gland in your brain sends signals to your adrenal glands to make a natural substance called cortisol. Cortisol is important for keeping your body functioning well and for good health. Metyrapone is used to test if your pituitary gland is sending the proper signals to your adrenal glands.
- Metopyrone
- Metroprione
- Metyrapone
- An inhibitor of the enzyme steroid 11-beta-monooxygenase. It is used as a test of the feedback hypothalamic-pituitary mechanism in the diagnosis of cushing syndrome. [PubChem] Indication: Used as a diagnostic drug for testing hypothalamic-pituitary ACTH function. Occasionally used in Cushing's syndrome. Metopirone is an inhibitor of endogenous adrenal corticosteroid synthesis.
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The information was verified by Dr. Rachana Salvi, MD Pharmacology
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