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Used for Cushing's syndrome (increased corticosteroid)
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Dexamethasone suppression test
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Inhibits conversion of cholesterol to pregnenolone therefore inhibiting corticosteroid synthesis
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Aminoglutethimide
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Antifungal agent used for inhibition of all gonadal and adrenal steroids
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Ketoconazole
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Antiprogestin used as potent antagonist of GC receptor
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Mifepristone
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Diuretic used to antagonize aldosterone receptors
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Spironolactone
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Common SE of spironolactone
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Gynecomastia and hyperkalemia
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