Mepitiostane
Mepitiostane
Mepitiostane (pronunciation: meh-pi-tee-oh-stane) is a steroid used in the treatment of various medical conditions. It is an anabolic steroid that has been used in the treatment of breast cancer and hereditary angioedema.
Etymology
The term "Mepitiostane" is derived from the chemical structure of the drug, which is a derivative of epitiostanol, an anabolic steroid and anti-estrogen drug. The prefix "Me-" is a common abbreviation for "methyl," referring to the addition of a methyl group to the original epiandrosterone structure.
Usage
Mepitiostane is used in the treatment of certain types of breast cancer in women. It works by reducing the amount of estrogen produced by the body, which can help to slow or stop the growth of some types of breast cancer cells that need estrogen to grow.
In addition, Mepitiostane has been used to treat hereditary angioedema, a condition characterized by episodes of severe swelling in the hands, feet, face, or throat.
Related Terms
- Anabolic steroid: A type of steroid that promotes muscle growth.
- Breast cancer: A type of cancer that forms in the cells of the breasts.
- Estrogen: A group of sex hormones that promote the development and maintenance of female characteristics in the human body.
- Hereditary angioedema: A disorder characterized by recurrent episodes of severe swelling.
- Epiandrosterone: A steroid hormone with weak androgenic activity.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Mepitiostane
- Wikipedia's article - Mepitiostane
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