Diagnostics
BRAND NON- PROPRIETARY NAME USE THERAPY AREA
Metopirone metyrapone Used in the diagnosis of certain problems of the adrenal glands. It is also used for the management of Cushing's syndrome (a rare disorder, mainly of females, characterised by a moonface, obesity and excessive growth of hair) and for oedema. Diagnostic
Rogitine phentolamine Used in the diagnosis of phaeochromocytoma, a tumour of the adrenal gland and in the management of hypertensive episodes associated with phaeochromocytoma. Diagnostic
Synacthen tetracosactide Used in the diagnosis of adrenocortical insufficiency. Stimulates the formation of adrenal steroids (cortisol). Diagnostic
Synacthen Depot tetracosactide A long acting formulation of Synacthen. In addition, it is used to treat various inflammatory diseases including ulcerative colitis, rheumatoid arthritis, and osteoarthritis in short term use only. Diagnostic