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spironolactone and Cancer of Ovary

spironolactone has been researched along with Cancer of Ovary in 2 studies

Spironolactone: A potassium sparing diuretic that acts by antagonism of aldosterone in the distal renal tubules. It is used mainly in the treatment of refractory edema in patients with congestive heart failure, nephrotic syndrome, or hepatic cirrhosis. Its effects on the endocrine system are utilized in the treatments of hirsutism and acne but they can lead to adverse effects. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p827)
spironolactone : A steroid lactone that is 17alpha-pregn-4-ene-21,17-carbolactone substituted by an oxo group at position 3 and an alpha-acetylsulfanyl group at position 7.

Research

Studies (2)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19901 (50.00)18.7374
1990's0 (0.00)18.2507
2000's0 (0.00)29.6817
2010's1 (50.00)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Sedhom, R1
Hu, S1
Ohri, A1
Infantino, D1
Lubitz, S1
Braithwaite, SS1
Jabamoni, R1

Reviews

1 review available for spironolactone and Cancer of Ovary

ArticleYear
Hirsutism.
    Archives of dermatology, 1983, Volume: 119, Issue:4

    Topics: 17-Ketosteroids; Adrenal Gland Neoplasms; Adrenal Hyperplasia, Congenital; Androgen Antagonists; And

1983

Other Studies

1 other study available for spironolactone and Cancer of Ovary

ArticleYear
Symptomatic Cushing's syndrome and hyperandrogenemia in a steroid cell ovarian neoplasm: a case report.
    Journal of medical case reports, 2016, Oct-12, Volume: 10, Issue:1

    Topics: Aged; Antineoplastic Agents, Hormonal; Cushing Syndrome; Disease Progression; Fatal Outcome; Female;

2016