mitotane has been researched along with Alcohol Abuse in 1 studies
Mitotane: A derivative of the insecticide DICHLORODIPHENYLDICHLOROETHANE that specifically inhibits cells of the adrenal cortex and their production of hormones. It is used to treat adrenocortical tumors and causes CNS damage, but no bone marrow depression.
| Excerpt | Relevance | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| "Treatment with metyrapone or o,p'-DDD can always induce a clinical remission but not a cure, and neurotransmitter therapy may be effective in a minority of cases." | 2.37 | Cushing's syndrome. ( Besser, GM; Howlett, TA; Rees, LH, 1985) |
| Timeframe | Studies, this research(%) | All Research% |
|---|---|---|
| pre-1990 | 1 (100.00) | 18.7374 |
| 1990's | 0 (0.00) | 18.2507 |
| 2000's | 0 (0.00) | 29.6817 |
| 2010's | 0 (0.00) | 24.3611 |
| 2020's | 0 (0.00) | 2.80 |
| Authors | Studies |
|---|---|
| Howlett, TA | 1 |
| Rees, LH | 1 |
| Besser, GM | 1 |
1 review available for mitotane and Alcohol Abuse
| Article | Year |
|---|---|
Cushing's syndrome.
Topics: Adrenal Cortex Hormones; Adrenal Gland Neoplasms; Adrenalectomy; Adrenocorticotropic Hormone; Alcoho | 1985 |