Metopirone

Metopirone Information

Metopirone belongs to the group of medicines called antiadrenal. Metopirone functions by stopping the natural production of a steroid hormone called Cortisol, which has several important functions on every organ system, but its over production may lead to Cushing’s syndrome. Metopirone also block the natural production of a hormone called Aldosterone, which is a hormone normally involved in regulating fluid balance within the body, but its over production may lead to heart failure, liver cirrhosis, and kidney disease which results in excess fluid retention.

Metopirone Indications

Metopirone is indicated to treat Cushing’s syndrome, Diagnose Cushing’s Syndrome, and Oedema or Fluid retention resistant to treatment in people with liver or kidney disease or heart failure. Metopirone may also be used for other purposes not mentioned here.

Metopirone Warnings

Do not use Metopirone if you are allergic to one or any of its components or ingredients. Tell also your doctor if you have experience such allergic reactions before. You may ask your doctor or pharmacist for the components and ingredients that may cause you an allergic reaction.

Exercise extreme caution in handling Metopirone in the following conditions:

• Children
• Hypopituirism or reduced activity of the pituitary gland.
• Reduced function of the adrenal glands.

Metopirone is strictly not advised for use in the following conditions:

• Pregnancy
• Adrenal insufficiency or insufficient production of natural steroid hormones by the adrenal glands

Metopirone is not indicated in pregnant women. Metopirone may cause severe damage to an unborn baby. Consult your doctor first before taking Metopirone if pregnant or could become pregnant during the treatment period.

It is not known whether Metopirone passes into the breast milk of nursing mothers. Metopirone may cause severe damage to a breast-feeding infant. Consult your doctor first before you use Metopirone if you are breast-feeding a baby.

Metopirone Intake Guidelines

Follow exactly as what directed to you by your doctor. Do not deviate from any of his/her instructions. Take Metopirone medication with or after food to minimize nausea and vomiting. To get additional information regarding these matters, you may consult any health care professional such as your doctor or pharmacist.

Metopirone Dosage

Metopirone dosage may vary from person to person. Obtain your Metopirone dosage from your doctor or pharmacist.

Metopirone Overdosage

There has been no sufficient information on symptoms of Metopirone overdose. However, seek for an immediate medical attention as soon as possible if you suspect an overdose of Metopirone medication.

Metopirone Missed Dose

Immediately take the missed dose of Metopirone medication as soon as you remember it. However, if it is time for your next Metopirone dose, skip the missed one and take your regular scheduled dose of Metopirone medication. It is important not to take a double dose of Metopirone medication.

Metopirone Side Effects

As any other drugs do, Metopirone may also entail several severe and less severe side effects. Consult your doctor immediately of you experience any of the following side effects cause by Metopirone. However, not all patients taking Metopirone may experience the following side effects. Side effects of Metopirone may include the following:

• Dizziness
• Hirsutism
• Headache
• Sedation
• Hypotension
• Hypertension
• Allergic skin reactions
• Nausea and Vomiting
• Abnormal pain

Other side effects not listed above may also occur. Tell your doctor immediately if you feel anything unusual or bothersome side effects.

Metopirone Drug Reactions

There are no significant interactions reported with this medicine, however, certain hormones, antiepileptic, antidepressant, antithyroid and antipsychotic medicines may interfere with the Cushing's test.

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