Tests for Pituitary Function
- Name
- Tests for Pituitary Function
- Accession Number
- DBCAT002093
- Description
Not Available
- ATC Classification
- Drugs
Drug Drug Description Corticorelin ovine triflutate A synthetic corticotropin-releasing hormone used for diagnostic purposes in differentiating pituitary and ectopic production of ACTH in patients with ACTH-dependent Cushing's syndrome. Metyrapone A steroid 11-beta-monooxygenase inhibitor used to test hypothalamic-pituitary ACTH function. Corticorelin A synthetic corticotropin-releasing factor analog used to diagnose causes of excessive adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) production. Somatorelin A synthetic version of growth hormone-releasing hormone used in the diagnosis of growth hormone deficiency. Macimorelin A medication used to treat adult growth hormone deficiency. Sermorelin For the treatment of dwarfism, prevention of HIV-induced weight loss - Drugs & Drug Targets