Metyrapone - ț̢
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.
Synonyms : Alliance Brand of Metyrapone, Metopiron, Metopirone, Metopirone, Novartis Brand of Metyrapone, SU 4885, 4885, SU, Metyrapone Alliance Brand, Metyrapone Novartis Brand