An aromatase inhibitor that produces a state of "medical" adrenalectomy by blocking the production of adrenal steroids. It also blocks the conversion of androgens to estrogens. Aminoglutethimide has been used in the treatment of advanced breast and prostate cancer. It was formerly used for its weak anticonvulsant properties. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p454)
For the suppression of adrenal function in selected patients with Cushing's syndrome, malignant neoplasm of the female breast, and carcinoma in situ of the breast.
Western General, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Beatson West of Scotland Cancer Centre, Glasgow, United Kingdom
Royal Free Hospital, London, United Kingdom
The second affiliated hospital of Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
Hanyang University Medical Center, Department of Respiratory Medicine, Seoul, Korea, Republic of
Inha University Hospital, Department of Pediatrics, Incheon, Korea, Republic of
Kyung Hee University International Medical Service, Department of Pediatrics, Seoul, Korea, Republic of
University of Michigan Cancer Center, Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States
H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute, Tampa, Florida, United States
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