Metyrapone
Indications
- Differential diagnosis of ACTH-dependent Cushing's syndrome (specialist supervision in hospital)
- Management of Cushing's syndrome (specialist supervision in hospital)
- Resistant oedema due to increased aldosterone secretion in cirrhosis, nephrotic syndrome, and congestive heart failure (with glucocorticoid replacement therapy) (specialist supervision in hospital)
Drug Interactions
5 drug interactions identified for Metyrapone. Check the full interaction details, severity ratings, and clinical recommendations in the MedNext app.
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Cautions
Avoid in Acute porphyrias ; gross hypopituitarism (risk of precipitating acute adrenal failure); hypertension on long-term administration; hypothyroidism (delayed response)...
Side Effects
Common or very common Dizziness; headache; hypotension; nausea; sedation; vomiting Rare or very rare Abdominal pain; adrenal insufficiency; allergic dermatitis; hirsutism Frequency not known Alopecia;...
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Last reviewed: 2026
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