User:Mr. Ibrahem/Mitotane

Mitotane, sold under the brand name Lysodren among others, is a medication used to treat adrenocortical carcinoma and Cushing's syndrome. It is taken by mouth. During treatment corticosteroids are often needed.

Common side effects include loss of appetite, nausea, diarrhea, sleepiness, and rash. Other complications may include bleeding from the cancers, brain damage, and adrenal insufficiency. Use during pregnancy may harm the baby. It works by blocking the adrenal cortex.

Mitotane was introduced for medical use in 1960. In the United Kingdom 100 tablets of 0.5 mg costs the NHS about £590 as of 2021. This amount in the United States is about 1,100 USD.