Ketoconazole as an inhibitor of steroid production.
1988
UI
MeSH Term
Description
Entries
D007654
Ketoconazole
Broad spectrum antifungal agent used for long periods at high doses, especially in immunosuppressed patients.
Nizoral,R-41400,R41,400,R41400,R 41400
D003480
Cushing Syndrome
A condition caused by prolonged exposure to excess levels of cortisol (HYDROCORTISONE) or other GLUCOCORTICOIDS from endogenous or exogenous sources. It is characterized by upper body OBESITY; OSTEOPOROSIS; HYPERTENSION; DIABETES MELLITUS; HIRSUTISM; AMENORRHEA; and excess body fluid. Endogenous Cushing syndrome or spontaneous hypercortisolism is divided into two groups, those due to an excess of ADRENOCORTICOTROPIN and those that are ACTH-independent.
Homo sapiens,Man (Taxonomy),Human,Man, Modern,Modern Man
D006929
Hyperaldosteronism
A condition caused by the overproduction of ALDOSTERONE. It is characterized by sodium retention and potassium excretion with resultant HYPERTENSION and HYPOKALEMIA.