Steroidogenesis Inhibitors

METYRAPONE helps diagnose adrenal gland conditions. It is used in a challenge test to assess your body’s stress response. It works by helping your care team assess how much cortisol is made by your adrenal glands. Cortisol is a hormone that plays an important role in how the body responds to stress, illness, and injury.

OSILODROSTAT treats Cushing syndrome, a condition that causes high levels of the hormone cortisol. Cortisol plays an important role in helping your body manage metabolism and respond to stress. Too much cortisol can cause weight gain, high blood pressure, diabetes, and bone loss. This medication works by decreasing levels of cortisol in the body.

LEVOKETOCONAZOLE treats Cushing syndrome, a condition that causes high levels of the hormone cortisol. Cortisol plays an important role in helping your body manage metabolism and respond to stress. Too much cortisol can cause weight gain, high blood pressure, diabetes, and bone loss. This medication works by decreasing levels of cortisol in the body.