Lysodren

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Overview:

Lysodren (when available)

Pharmacology and use:
Mitotane is an oral chemotherapeutic agent indicated in the treatment of inoperable adrenal cortical carcinoma of both functional and nonfunctional types. Mitotane can best be described as an adrenal cytotoxic agent, although it can cause adrenal inhibition, apparently without cellular destruction. The administration of Mitotane alters the extra-adrenal metabolism of cortisol in man; leading to a reduction in measurable 17-hydroxy corticosteroids, even though plasma levels of corticosteroids do not fall. The drug apparently causes increased formation of 6-B-hydroxyl cortisol. For treatment of inoperable adrenocortical tumours; Cushing's syndrome

Mechanism Of Action:
Its biochemical mechanism of action is unknown, although data are available to suggest that the drug modifies the peripheral metabolism of steroids as well as directly suppressing the adrenal cortex.

News Articles on Mitotane

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Cushing’s is a common hormonal disease in dogs  -  Feb 24, 2008
Historically there was only one choice for treatment; a drug called Lysodren. It is very effective but can have side effects during the initial phase of Toledo Blade,

Treating dogs with Cushing's disease  -  Oct 21, 2007
Treatment involves using either a medication called Lysodren or a new medication called Trilostane. Both reduce the amount of cortisol produced by the Tri-Valley Herald,

Life or death still depends on your address  -  Jul 8, 2007
Scotsman,These included the drug Lysodren, for the treatment of adrenocortical cancer - a rare cancer affecting the adrenal gland - at a cost of over £11000.

Mitotane Delays Relapse in Adrenocortical Cancer  -  Jun 6, 2007
Psychiatric Times,Note that this retrospective study suggests that using Mitotane (Lysodren), which selectively targets adrenal cells, can extend relapse-free survival in

DDT derivative useful against rare adrenal cancer  -  Jun 11, 2007
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HRA Pharma Commences US Phase III Trial of Second-Generation ...  -  26 Dec 2006
PharmaLive.com (press release),Mona-Lisa(R), a copper contraceptive IUD (intrauterine device), and Lysodren(R), for the treatment of adrenal cortical carcinoma.

HRA Pharma Commences US Phase III Trial of Second-Generation ...  -  Dec 7, 2006
Business Wire (press release),Mona-Lisa ® , a copper contraceptive IUD (intrauterine device), and Lysodren ® , for the treatment of adrenal cortical carcinoma.

Brand Names/Synonyms:
Lysodren is also known by the following brand names and/or synonymsChlodithane; Khlodithan; Lysodren; Chlodithan; Chloditan; Mitotan; Mitotanum [INN-Latin]; Lysodren

Drug Category:
Lysodren is categorized under the following by the FDA: Antineoplastic Agents; ATC:L01XX23

Dosage Forms:
TABLET

Absorption:
About 40% oral Lysodren is absorbed

Interactions:
Interactions for Mitotane: Mitotane has been reported to accelerate the metabolism of warfarin by the mechanism of hepatic microsomal enzyme induction, leading to an increase in dosage requirements for warfarin. Therefore, physicians should closely monitor patients for a change in anticoagulant dosage requirements when administering Mitotane to patients on coumarin-type anticoagulants. In addition, Mitotane should be given with caution to patients receiving other drugs susceptible to the influence of hepatic enzyme induction.

Chemical IUPAC Name:
1-chloro-2-[2,2-dichloro-1-(4-chlorophenyl)-ethyl]-benzene

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