Mitotane (Lysodren)
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General information
Class/mechanism: Adrenal cytotoxic agent, suppresses adrenal cortex and the extra-adrenal metabolism of cortisol.[1][2]
Route: PO
Extravasation: n/a
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Diseases for which it is used
Patient drug information
History of changes in FDA indication
- 1970-07-08: Approved for the treatment of inoperable, functional or nonfunctional, adrenal cortical carcinoma.
History of changes in EMA indication
- 2004-04-28: Indicated for symptomatic treatment of advanced (unresectable, metastatic or relapsed) adrenal cortical carcinoma. The effect of Lysodren on non-functional adrenal cortical carcinoma is not established. (No supporting studies are cited)
Also known as
- Generic name: o,p'-DDD
- Brand name: Lysodren