Drug details

Metopirone (metyrapone)

type of Diagnostics, Endocrine

Metopirone (metyrapone) is a diagnostic drug for testing hypothalamic-pituitary ACTH function.

This drug may have the following side effects:
  • hives,
  • difficulty breathing,
  • swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat,
  • rash,
  • itching, and
  • severe dizziness
The following drugs are related to Metopirone, either as a replacement or used together:
  • Isturisa (osilodrostat tablets, for oral use)
  • Korlym (mifepristone)
  • Recorlev (levoketoconazole tablets)