Clotrimazole
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Systematic (IUPAC) name |
1-[(2-chlorophenyl)(diphenyl)methyl]-1H-imidazole |
Clinical data |
Trade names |
Lotrimin AF, Mycelex |
AHFS/Drugs.com |
monograph |
MedlinePlus |
a682753 |
Pregnancy cat. |
A (AU) C (oral) and B (topical) (US) |
Legal status |
P (UK) |
Routes |
topical |
Pharmacokinetic data |
Bioavailability |
Poorly and erratically absorbed orally |
Protein binding |
90% |
Metabolism |
hepatic |
Half-life |
2 hours |
Identifiers |
CAS number |
23593-75-1 Y |
ATC code |
A01AB18 D01AC01 G01AF02 QJ02AB90 |
PubChem |
CID 2812 |
DrugBank |
DB00257 |
ChemSpider |
2710 Y |
UNII |
G07GZ97H65 Y |
KEGG |
D00282 Y |
ChEBI |
CHEBI:3764 Y |
ChEMBL |
CHEMBL104 Y |
Chemical data |
Formula |
C22H17ClN2 |
Mol. mass |
344.837 g/mol |
SMILES
- Clc1ccccc1C(c2ccccc2)(c3ccccc3)n4ccnc4
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InChI
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InChI=1S/C22H17ClN2/c23-21-14-8-7-13-20(21)22(25-16-15-24-17-25,18-9-3-1-4-10-18)19-11-5-2-6-12-19/h1-17H Y
Key:VNFPBHJOKIVQEB-UHFFFAOYSA-N Y
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Clotrimazole (brand name Canesten or Lotrimin) is an antifungal medication commonly used in the treatment of fungal infections (of both humans and other animals) such as vaginal yeast infections, oral thrush, and ringworm. It is also used to treat athlete's foot and the Dhobi itch, a.k.a. jock itch.
Contents
- 1 Medical uses
- 2 Mechanism of action
- 3 Drug interactions
- 4 Side effects
- 5 Production
- 6 Environmental impact
- 7 References
- 8 External links
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Medical uses
It is commonly available as an over-the-counter substance in various dosage forms, such as a cream, and also (especially in the case of ear infection) as a combination medicine. It is also available as a troche or throat lozenge (prescription only). For ear infection, it is often applied in liquid form, as ear drops. Fungal infections can be slow to clear up, so the usual course for an antifungal agent is, in general, longer than the typical three to seven days of an antibiotic. Clotrimazole is also commonly found in conjunction with betamethasone, known as Lotriderm, to add steroid properties. Additionally, clotrimazole is used to treat the sickling of cells (related to sickle cell anemia) by blocking ion channels in the red blood cell membrane, keeping ions and water within the cell.[1][2]
Mechanism of action
The primary mechanism of action of clotrimazole is against the division and growing of fungi.[3] Clotrimazole alters the permeability of the fungal cell wall and inhibits the activity of enzymes within the cell. It specifically inhibits the biosynthesis of ergosterol and other sterols required for cell membrane production. Studies show minimal concentrations of clotrimazole cause leakage of intracellular phosphorus compounds into the ambient medium, along with the breakdown of cellular nucleic acids and an accelerated K+ efflux.[3] This leads eventually to the cell's death. It does not appreciably spread through the user's body, but remains at the point of application.[4]
Drug interactions
Potential for drug interactions with clotrimazole oral exists, as it is a potent, specific inhibitor of cytochrome P450 oxidase and may alter the metabolism of other drugs.
Side effects
Side effects include skin rash, hives, blistering, burning, itching, peeling, redness, stinging, swelling, or other sign of skin irritation.[5]
Production
This compound (3) is produced by alkylating imidazole (1) with o-chlorotrityl chloride (2) in acetone, with triethylamine as the base.[6]
Environmental impact
Some research suggests clotrimazole, in combination with other commonly used chemicals, has negative effects on the ocean environment, in particular on microalgae.[7]
References
- ^ Marieb & Hoehn, (2010). Human Anatomy and Physiology, p. 643. Toronto: Pearson
- ^ http://www.rxmed.com/b.main/b2.pharmaceutical/b2.1.monographs/CPS-%20Monographs/CPS-%20%28General%20Monographs-%20L%29/LOTRIDERM.html
- ^ a b "Clotrimazole Official FDA information, side effects, and uses". FDA. http://www.drugs.com/pro/clotrimazole.html. Retrieved 28 December 2011.
- ^ "Clotrimazole". Fungal Guide .ca. Vancouver , B.C. Canada. http://www.fungalguide.ca/treatments/clotrimazole.html. Retrieved 15 February 2011.
- ^ Canesten Topical consumer information from Drugs.com
- ^ OSPAR Commission: Hazardous Substances Series: OSPAR background document on clotrimazole. possable interaction with some hiv meds. OSPAR Publication 2005/199, 2005, ISBN 1-904426-38-7 (pdf, engl.)
- ^ Krister Svahn (2009-03-24) (Press release). University of Gothenburg. http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2009-03/uog-dut032409.php title = Drug used to treat skin conditions is a marine pollutant.
External links
Canesten (clotrimazole) antifungal cream
- Clotrimazole | MedlinePlus
Stomatological preparations (A01)
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Caries prophylactic agents |
- Dectaflur
- Olaflur
- Sodium fluoride
- Sodium monofluorophosphate
- Stannous fluoride
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Anti-infectives and antiseptics |
- Amphotericin B
- Benzoxonium chloride
- Chlorhexidine
- Chlortetracycline
- Clotrimazole
- Domiphen bromide
- Doxycycline
- Eugenol
- Hexetidine
- Hydrogen peroxide
- Mepartricin
- Metronidazole
- Miconazole
- Minocycline
- Natamycin
- Neomycin
- Oxyquinoline
- Polynoxylin
- Sodium perborate
- Tetracycline
- Tibezonium iodide
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Corticosteroids (Glucocorticoids) |
- Dexamethasone
- Hydrocortisone
- Triamcinolone
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Other |
- Amlexanox
- Acetylsalicylic acid
- Becaplermin
- Benzydamine
- Epinephrine/Adrenalone
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noco/cofa(c)/cogi/tumr, sysi
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Antifungals (D01 and J02)
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Wall/
membrane |
Ergosterol
inhibitors
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Azoles
(lanosterol 14
alpha-demethylase inhibitors)
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Imidazoles
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- topical: Bifonazole
- Butoconazole
- Clomidazole
- Clotrimazole#, Croconazole
- Econazole
- Fenticonazole
- Ketoconazole
- Isoconazole
- Miconazole#, Neticonazole
- Omoconazole
- Oxiconazole
- Sertaconazole
- Sulconazole
- Tioconazole
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Triazoles
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- topical: (Fluconazole#, Fosfluconazole
- Terconazole)
- systemic: (Fluconazole
- Hexaconazole
- Isavuconazole†, Itraconazole
- Posaconazole
- Voriconazole)
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Thiazoles
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topical: (Abafungin)
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Polyene antimycotics
(ergosterol binding)
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- topical: (Hamycin
- Natamycin
- Nystatin#)
systemic: (Amphotericin B#, Hamycin)
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Allylamines
(squalene monooxygenase
inhibitors)
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- topical: (Amorolfine
- Butenafine
- Naftifine
- Terbinafine)
systemic: (Terbinafine)
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β-glucan synthase
inhibitors
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- echinocandins (Anidulafungin
- Caspofungin
- Micafungin)
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Intracellular |
Pyrimidine analogues/
Thymidylate synthase inhibitors
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Mitotic inhibitors
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Others |
- Bromochlorosalicylanilide
- Methylrosaniline
- Tribromometacresol
- Undecylenic acid
- Polynoxylin
- Chlorophetanol
- Chlorphenesin
- Ticlatone
- Sulbentine
- Ethyl hydroxybenzoate
- Haloprogin
- Salicylic acid
- Selenium sulfide#
- Ciclopirox
- Amorolfine
- Dimazole
- Tolnaftate
- Tolciclate
- Sodium thiosulfate#
- Whitfield's ointment#
- Potassium iodide#
- Taurolidine
- Tea tree oil
- citronella oil
- lemon grass
- orange oil
- patchouli
- lemon myrtle
- PCP: Pentamidine
- Dapsone
- Atovaquone
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- #WHO-EM
- ‡Withdrawn from market
- Clinical trials:
- †Phase III
- §Never to phase III
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Gynecological anti-infectives and antiseptics (G01)
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Antibiotics |
- Candicidin
- Chloramphenicol
- Hachimycin
- Oxytetracycline
- Carfecillin
- Mepartricin
- Clindamycin
- Pentamycin
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Arsenic compounds |
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Quinoline derivatives |
- Diiodohydroxyquinoline
- Clioquinol
- Chlorquinaldol
- Dequalinium
- Broxyquinoline
- Oxyquinoline
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Organic acids |
- Lactic acid
- Acetic acid
- Ascorbic acid
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Sulfonamides |
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Antifungals |
Imidazoles
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- Metronidazole
- Clotrimazole
- Miconazole
- Econazole
- Ornidazole
- Isoconazole
- Tioconazole
- Ketoconazole
- Fenticonazole
- Azanidazole
- Propenidazole
- Butoconazole
- Omoconazole
- Oxiconazole
- Flutrimazole
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Triazoles
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Polyenes
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- Nystatin
- Natamycin
- Amphotericin B
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Other
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- Ciclopirox
- Methylrosaniline
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Other |
- Clodantoin
- Inosine
- Policresulen
- Nifuratel
- Furazolidone
- Povidone-iodine
- Protiofate
- Lactobacillus fermentum
- Copper usnate
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noco/cong/npls, sysi/epon
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proc/asst, drug (G1/G2B/G3CD)
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Androgenics
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Receptor |
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Enzyme
(inhibitors) |
20,22-Desmolase
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- 22-ABC
- 3,3′-Dimethoxybenzidine
- 3-Methoxybenzidine
- Aminoglutethimide
- Cyanoketone
- Danazol
- Etomidate
- Mitotane
- Trilostane
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17α-Hydroxylase,
17,20-Lyase
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- 22-ABC
- 22-Oxime
- Abiraterone
- Bifonazole
- Clotrimazole
- Cyanoketone
- Cyproterone acetate
- Danazol
- Econazole
- Galeterone
- Gestrinone
- Isoconazole
- Ketoconazole
- L-39
- Levonorgestrel
- Liarozole
- LY-207,320
- MDL-27,302
- Miconazole
- Mifepristone
- Orteronel
- Pioglitazone
- Rosiglitazone
- Spironolactone
- Stanozolol
- SU-10,603
- TGF-β
- Tioconazole
- Troglitazone
- VN/87-1
- YM116
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3β-HSD (I, II)
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- 4-MA
- Azastene
- Cyanoketone
- Danazol
- Epostane
- Genistein
- Gestrinone
- Levonorgestrel
- Metyrapone
- Oxymetholone
- Pioglitazone
- Rosiglitazone
- Trilostane
- Troglitazone
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17β-HSD (I-XIV)
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5α-Reductase (I, II)
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- 22-Oxime
- Alfatradiol
- Azelaic acid
- β-Sitosterol
- Bexlosteride
- Dutasteride
- Epitestosterone
- Epristeride
- Finasteride
- Izonsteride
- L-39
- Lapisteride
- Polyunsaturated fatty acids (α-linolenic acid, linoleic acid, γ-linolenic acid, oleic acid)
- Turosteride
- Vitamin B6
- Zinc
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Aromatase
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- 1,4,6-Androstatriene-3,17-dione
- 4-Androstene-3,6,17-trione
- 4-Cyclohexylaniline
- 4-Hydroxytestosterone
- 5α-DHNET
- Abyssinone II
- Aminoglutethimide
- Anastrozole
- Ascorbic acid (Vitamin C)
- Atamestane
- Bifonazole
- CGP-45,688
- CGS-47,645
- Clotrimazole
- DHT
- Difeconazole
- Econazole
- Exemestane
- Fadrozole
- Fenarimol
- Finrozole
- Formestane
- Imazalil
- Isoconazole
- Ketoconazole
- Letrozole
- Liarozole
- MEN-11066
- Miconazole
- Minamestane
- Nimorazole
- NKS01
- ORG-33,201
- Penconazole
- Plomestane
- Prochloraz
- Propioconazole
- Pyridoglutethimide
- Rogletimide
- Rotenone
- Talarozole
- Testolactone
- Tioconazole
- Triadimefon
- Triadimenol
- Troglitazone
- Vorozole
- YM511
- Zinc
Note: 21-Hydroxylase inhibitors may also affect androgen levels as they prevent metabolism of androgen steroid precursors.
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Other |
Endogenous
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- Androgens: Dihydrotestosterone
- Testosterone
- Antiandrogens: Epitestosterone
- Precursors: Cholesterol
- 22R-Hydroxycholesterol
- 20α,22R-Dihydroxycholesterol
- Pregnenolone
- 17-Hydroxypregnenolone
- Progesterone
- 17-Hydroxyprogesterone
- Cortodoxone/Deoxycortisol
- DHEA
- DHEA sulfate
- Androstenediol
- Androstenedione
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Indirect
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- Estrogens/Antiestrogens (see here)
- GnRH agonists/antagonists (see here)
- Gonadotropins/Antigonadotropins (see here)
- Plasma proteins (SHBG, ABP, Albumin)
- Progestogens/Antiprogestins (see here)
- Prolactin
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Procedures
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- Adrenalectomy
- Hypophysectomy
- Oophorectomy
- Orchiectomy
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Estrogenics
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Receptor |
ER (α, β)
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GPER
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- Agonists: Estradiol
- Fulvestrant
- G-1
- Genistein
- Quercetin
- Tamoxifen
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Enzyme
(inhibitors) |
20,22-Desmolase
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- 22-ABC
- 3,3′-Dimethoxybenzidine
- 3-Methoxybenzidine
- Aminoglutethimide
- Cyanoketone
- Danazol
- Etomidate
- Mitotane
- Trilostane
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17α-Hydroxylase,
17,20-Lyase
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- 22-ABC
- 22-Oxime
- Abiraterone
- Bifonazole
- Clotrimazole
- Cyanoketone
- Cyproterone
- Danazol
- Econazole
- Galeterone
- Gestrinone
- Isoconazole
- Ketoconazole
- L-39
- Liarozole
- LY-207,320
- MDL-27,302
- Miconazole
- Mifepristone
- Orteronel
- Pioglitazone
- Rosiglitazone
- Spironolactone
- Stanozolol
- SU-10,603
- TGF-β
- Tioconazole
- Troglitazone
- VN/87-1
- YM116
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3β-HSD
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- 4-MA
- Azastene
- Cyanoketone
- Danazol
- Epostane
- Genistein
- Gestrinone
- Metyrapone
- Oxymetholone
- Pioglitazone
- Rosiglitazone
- Trilostane
- Troglitazone
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17β-HSD
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Aromatase
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- 1,4,6-Androstatriene-3,17-dione
- 4-Androstene-3,6,17-trione
- 4-Cyclohexylaniline
- 4-Hydroxytestosterone
- 5α-DHNET
- Abyssinone II
- Aminoglutethimide
- Anastrozole
- Ascorbic acid (Vitamin C)
- Atamestane
- Bifonazole
- CGP-45,688
- CGS-47,645
- Clotrimazole
- DHT
- Difeconazole
- Econazole
- Exemestane
- Fadrozole
- Fenarimol
- Finrozole
- Formestane
- Imazalil
- Isoconazole
- Ketoconazole
- Letrozole
- Liarozole
- MEN-11066
- Miconazole
- Minamestane
- Nimorazole
- NKS01
- ORG-33,201
- Penconazole
- Plomestane
- Prochloraz
- Propioconazole
- Pyridoglutethimide
- Rogletimide
- Rotenone
- Talarozole
- Testolactone
- Tioconazole
- Triadimefon
- Triadimenol
- Troglitazone
- Vorozole
- YM511
- Zinc
Note: 5α-reductase and 21-hydroxylase inhibitors may also affect estrogen levels as they prevent metabolism of estrogen steroid precursors.
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Other |
Endogenous
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- Estrogens: 5α-Androstane-3β,17β-diol
- DHEA
- Estetrol
- Estradiol
- Estriol
- Estrone
- Antiestrogens: 2-Hydroxyestrone
- 16-Hydroxyestrone
- Precursors: Cholesterol
- 22R-Hydroxycholesterol
- 20α,22R-Dihydroxycholesterol
- Pregnenolone
- 17-Hydroxypregnenolone
- Progesterone
- 17-Hydroxyprogesterone
- Cortodoxone/Deoxycortisol
- DHEA
- DHEA sulfate
- 16-Hydroxy-DHEA
- 16-Hydroxy-DHEA sulfate
- Androstenediol
- Androstenedione
- 16-Hydroxyandrostenedione
- Testosterone
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Indirect
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- Androgens/Antiandrogens (see here)
- Calcitriol (a form of Vitamin D)
- GnRH agonists/antagonists (see here)
- Gonadotropins//Antigonadotropins (see here)
- Plasma proteins (SHBG, ABP, Albumin)
- Progestogens/Antiprogestins (see here)
- Prolactin
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Procedures
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- Adrenalectomy
- Hypophysectomy
- Oophorectomy
- Orchiectomy
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Glucocorticoids
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Receptor |
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Enzyme
(inhibitors) |
20,22-Desmolase
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- 22-ABC
- 3,3′-Dimethoxybenzidine
- 3-Methoxybenzidine
- Aminoglutethimide
- Cyanoketone
- Danazol
- Etomidate
- Mitotane
- Trilostane
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17α-Hydroxylase,
17,20-Lyase
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- 22-ABC
- 22-Oxime
- Abiraterone
- Bifonazole
- Clotrimazole
- Cyanoketone
- Cyproterone
- Danazol
- Econazole
- Galeterone
- Gestrinone
- Isoconazole
- Ketoconazole
- L-39
- Liarozole
- LY-207,320
- MDL-27,302
- Miconazole
- Mifepristone
- Orteronel
- Pioglitazone
- Rosiglitazone
- Spironolactone
- Stanozolol
- SU-10,603
- TGF-β
- Tioconazole
- Troglitazone
- VN/87-1
- YM116
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3β-HSD
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- 4-MA
- Azastene
- Cyanoketone
- Danazol
- Epostane
- Genistein
- Gestrinone
- Metyrapone
- Norethisterone
- Oxymetholone
- Pioglitazone
- Rosiglitazone
- Trilostane
- Troglitazone
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21-Hydroxylase
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- Aminoglutethimide
- Amphenone B
- Bifonazole
- Clotrimazole
- Diazepam
- Econazole
- Genistein
- Isoconazole
- Ketoconazole
- Metyrapone
- Miconazole
- Midazolam
- Tioconazole
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11β-Hydroxylase
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- Aminoglutethimide
- Canrenone
- Etomidate
- Fadrozole
- FETO
- Ketoconazole
- Metomidate
- Metyrapone
- Mitotane
- Potassium canrenoate
- Spironolactone
- Trilostane
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18-Hydroxylase
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- Aminoglutethimide
- Canrenone
- FAD286
- Fadrozole
- Ketoconazole
- LCI699
- Metyrapone
- Mespirenone
- Potassium canrenoate
- Spironolactone
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Other |
Endogenous
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- Glucocorticoids: Corticosterone
- Cortisone
- Cortodoxone/Deoxycortisol
- Hydrocortisone/Cortisol
- Antiglucocorticoids: 17-Hydroxyprogesterone
- Deoxycorticosterone
- Pregnenolone
- Progesterone
- Precursors: Cholesterol
- 22R-Hydroxycholesterol
- 20α,22R-Dihydroxycholesterol
- Pregnenolone
- 17-Hydroxypregnenolone
- 17-Hydroxyprogesterone
- Progesterone
- Deoxycorticosterone
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Indirect
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- ACTH/Corticotropin
- CRH
- DHEA
- DHEA sulfate
- Plasma proteins (Transcortin, Albumin)
- Vasopressin
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Procedures
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- Adrenalectomy
- Hypophysectomy
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Progestogenics
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Receptor |
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Enzyme
(inhibitors) |
20,22-Desmolase
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- 22-ABC
- 3,3′-Dimethoxybenzidine
- 3-Methoxybenzidine
- Aminoglutethimide
- Cyanoketone
- Danazol
- Etomidate
- Mitotane
- Trilostane
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17α-Hydroxylase,
17,20-Lyase
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- 22-ABC
- 22-Oxime
- Abiraterone
- Bifonazole
- Clotrimazole
- Cyanoketone
- Cyproterone acetate
- Danazol
- Econazole
- Galeterone
- Gestrinone
- Isoconazole
- Ketoconazole
- L-39
- Levonorgestrel
- Liarozole
- LY-207,320
- MDL-27,302
- Miconazole
- Mifepristone
- Orteronel
- Pioglitazone
- Rosiglitazone
- Spironolactone
- Stanozolol
- SU-10,603
- TGF-β
- Tioconazole
- Troglitazone
- VN/87-1
- YM116
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3β-HSD
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- 4-MA
- Azastene
- Cyanoketone
- Danazol
- Epostane
- Genistein
- Gestrinone
- Metyrapone
- Norethisterone
- Oxymetholone
- Pioglitazone
- Rosiglitazone
- Trilostane
- Troglitazone
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21-Hydroxylase
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- Aminoglutethimide
- Amphenone B
- Bifonazole
- Clotrimazole
- Diazepam
- Econazole
- Genistein
- Isoconazole
- Ketoconazole
- Metyrapone
- Miconazole
- Midazolam
- Tioconazole
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Other |
Endogenous
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- Progestogens: Deoxycorticosterone
- 17-Hydroxyprogesterone
- Progesterone
- Precursors: Cholesterol
- 22R-Hydroxycholesterol
- 20α,22R-Dihydroxycholesterol
- Pregnenolone
- 17-Hydroxypregnenolone
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Indirect
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- Androgens/Antiandrogens (see here)
- Estrogens/Antiestrogens (see here)
- GnRH agonists/antagonists (see here)
- Gonadotropins/Antigonadotropins (see here)
- Plasma proteins (Transcortin, Albumin)
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Procedures
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- Adrenalectomy
- Hypophysectomy
- Oophorectomy
- Orchiectomy
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