Mitotane - MYE-toe-tane is a drug that acts on a part of the body called the adrenal cortex. It is using to treat some kinds of cancer that effect the adrenal cortex. Always it is sometimes using when the adrenal cortex is overactive without being cancerous.
Mitotane reduces the amounts of adrenocorticoids - cortisone-like hormones produced by the adrenal cortex. These steroids are important for various functions of the body, including growth. However, too much of these steroids can cause problems.
Mitotane is available only with your family doctor's prescription, in the following dosage form:
Some commonly using brand names are:
In the USA
In Canada