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metyrapone and Hypotension, Orthostatic

metyrapone has been researched along with Hypotension, Orthostatic in 1 studies

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.
metyrapone : An aromatic ketone that is 3,3-dimethylbutan-2-one in which the methyl groups at positions 1 and 4 are replaced by pyridin-3-yl groups. A steroid 11beta-monooxygenase (EC 1.14.15.4) inhibitor, it is used in the diagnosis of adrenal insufficiency.

Hypotension, Orthostatic: A significant drop in BLOOD PRESSURE after assuming a standing position. Orthostatic hypotension is a finding, and defined as a 20-mm Hg decrease in systolic pressure or a 10-mm Hg decrease in diastolic pressure 3 minutes after the person has risen from supine to standing. Symptoms generally include DIZZINESS, blurred vision, and SYNCOPE.

Research

Studies (1)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19901 (100.00)18.7374
1990's0 (0.00)18.2507
2000's0 (0.00)29.6817
2010's0 (0.00)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Radó, JP1
Takó, J1

Other Studies

1 other study available for metyrapone and Hypotension, Orthostatic

ArticleYear
Adrenocortical insufficiency in spite of high corticosteroid excretion in a patient with thyrotoxicosis.
    Endokrinologie, 1968, Volume: 52, Issue:5

    Topics: 17-Ketosteroids; Adrenal Cortex Hormones; Adrenal Insufficiency; Adrenocorticotropic Hormone; Adult;

1968