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aminoglutethimide

aminoglutethimide (CYTADREN) is a cytochrome p450 19a1 inhibitor. Route of administration: oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.

FDA: approved
US status approved
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Drug details — aminoglutethimide
US status
approved
Class
Route
ORAL
Patents
0
Programs
0
Data quality
0.84

Quick answer

aminoglutethimide (CYTADREN) is a cytochrome p450 19a1 inhibitor. Route of administration: oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.

Key facts

INN aminoglutethimide
Brand CYTADREN
Mechanism Cytochrome P450 19A1 inhibitor
Target Cholesterol side-chain cleavage enzyme, mitochondrial
Route ORAL
Formulation TABLET

Mechanism of action

Cytochrome P450 19A1 inhibitor

Primary target: Cholesterol side-chain cleavage enzyme, mitochondrial

Approval history

Authority Status Date
FDA approved

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Frequently asked questions

What is aminoglutethimide?

aminoglutethimide (CYTADREN) is a cytochrome p450 19a1 inhibitor. Route of administration: oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.

What is the brand name for aminoglutethimide?

CYTADREN is a marketed brand name for aminoglutethimide. Check FDA Drugs@FDA for the current US label holder and prescribing information.

What is the US approval status of aminoglutethimide?

aminoglutethimide has approved status in the United States according to our Drugs@FDA-derived records. Verify on the official FDA label before clinical or commercial decisions.