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Metopirone
Metopirone®
(metyrapone USP) Capsules
Diagnostic Test of Pituitary Adrenocorticotropic Function
DRUG DESCRIPTION
Metopirone, metyrapone USP, is an inhibitor of endogenous adrenal corticosteroid synthesis, available as 250-mg capsules for oral administration. Its chemical name is 2-methyl-l, 2-di-3-pyridyl-l-propanone, and its structural formula is
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Metyrapone USP is a white to light amber, fine, crystalline powder, having a characteristic odor. It is sparingly soluble in water, and soluble in methanol and in chloroform. It forms water-soluble salts with acids. Its molecular weight is 226.28.
Inactive Ingredients. Polyethylene glycol, glycerine, gelatin, sodium ethyl hydroxybenzoate, sodium propyl hydroxybenzoate, ethyl vanillin, 4-methoxyacetophenone, titanium dioxide, brown ink.
Last reviewed on RxList: 12/14/2010
This monograph has been modified to include the generic and brand name in many instances.
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