Aminoglutethimide
Also known as: Cytadren; Orimenten; Orimeten; Orimetene; Rodazol
Description
Aminoglutethemide is a type of Aromatase Inhibitor Pharmaceutical Drug.
Orthodox Medical Usage of Aminoglutethimide
Immune System
Aminoglutethimide has been utilized in the treatment of Cancer - Breast (it blocks the production of Estrogens that may be implicated in the development of Breast Cancer).
Nervous System
Aminoglutethimide is sometimes utilized in the treatment of Cushing’s Syndrome (due to its ability to block the endogenous production of Cortisol):
Caution: Aminoglutethimide blocks the production of all Steroid Hormones.
Aminoglutethimide Enhances the Function of these Substances
Hormones
Aminoglutethimide inhibits the conversion of Androstenedione to Estrone by the Aromatase enzyme in the Adrenal Glands (which serves to increase Androstenedione levels):
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