Research Notes on Trilostane
Trilostane is used in the treatment of Cushing's syndrome. It is meant to be used as a short term treatment.1 It is the generic brand of Modrastane.2
Fast Facts:
- Not available in the U.S. or Canada.1
- Drug interactions may include aminoglutethimide or mitotane.3
- Works by reducing the amount of steroids produced by the adrenal gland.4
- Used by veterinarians to treat animals with Cushing's syndrome.5
5 Great Resources on Trilostane
- WrongDiagnosis: Trilostane Description
- Thompson Healthcare (via Drugs.com): Trilostane (Systemic)
- DrugLib: Key Facts About Trilostane
- National Cancer Institute: Trilostane Summary
- A.D.A.M. (via 3-Rx): Trilostane
Latest Headlines on Trilostane
What is Trilostane?
- Wikipedia: Trilostane
- DrugLib: Chemistry and Biological Activity of Trilostane
- Stedman's Medical Dictionary (via Dictionary.com): Definition of Trilostane
What are the Uses for Trilostane?
- A.D.A.M. (via 3-Rx): Proper Use of Trilostane
- Biology Online: Use of Trilostane
- Wedgewood Pharmacy: Trilostane for Veterinary Use
What are the Side Effects, Interactions and Precautions for Trilostane?
- A.D.A.M. (via 3-Rx): Precautions of Trilostane | Side Effects of Trilostane
- CanineDiabetes: Are There Side Effects with Trilostane?
- Veterinary Medicine: Adverse Reactions of Trilostane
What are the Alternatives to Trilostane?
- eMedicineHealth: Cushing Syndrome Treatment
- MedicineNet: Cushing's Syndrome Treatment
- Mayo Clinic: Cushing's Syndrome Treatment
- NIDDK: How is Cushing's Syndrome Treated?
Wisdom, Blogs and Message Boards about Trilostane
- DailyStrength: Discussion on the Use of Trilostane in Dogs with Cushing's Disease
- NC Horse News Message Board: Discussion on the Use of Trilostane in Horses with Cushing's Disease
- CanineCushings: Lysodren vs Trilostane
Clinical Trials for Trilostane
- ClinicalTrials.gov: Clinical Trials on Trilostane
Abuse of Trilostane
- PubMed Central: Overdose of Trilostane
- DrugBank: Toxicity of Trilostane
- MDAdvice: Overdose of Trilostane Information
Scientific and Medical Journal Articles on Trilostane
- PubMed Central: Medical Journal Articles on Trilostane
- Google Scholar: Medical Articles on Trilostane
Research Notes References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Thompson Healthcare (via Drugs.com): Trilostane (Systemic)
- ↑ National Cancer Institute: Trilostane Summary
- ↑ DrugLib: Key Facts About Trilostane
- ↑ A.D.A.M. (via 3-Rx): Trilostane
- ↑ Wedgewood Pharmacy: Trilostane for Veterinary Use
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