Trilostane
SYSTEMIC HORMONAL PREPARATIONS, EXCL. SEX HORMONES AND INSULINS
Also known as: desopan, modrastane, modrefen, modrenal
Data last refreshed: (DrugCentral release 2024-11-01)
Key facts
Trilostane is an ofm drug catalogued in DrugCentral. DrugCentral lists 1 molecular target, including HSD3B2. Recorded indications include Hypercortisolism.
- Approval status: ofm.
- Molecular targets: HSD3B2 (1 listed in DrugCentral).
- Indications: Hypercortisolism.
- ATC code: H02CA01 (Anticorticosteroids).
- Molecular formula: C20H27NO3; molecular weight 329.44 g/mol.
Indications & contraindications
Drug–disease relationships curated by DrugCentral (OMOP / SNOMED concepts).
Indications (1)
- Hypercortisolism
Mechanism & targets
Molecular targets (1)
| Target | Gene | Action | Activity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 beta-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase/Delta 5-->4-isomerase type 2 | HSD3B2 | inhibitor | — |
Regulatory approvals (1)
| Date | Agency | Marketed as | Applicant | Orphan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | FDA | — | BIOENVISION |
ATC classification
| ATC code | Therapeutic hierarchy |
|---|---|
H02CA01 | SYSTEMIC HORMONAL PREPARATIONS, EXCL. SEX HORMONES AND INSULINS › CORTICOSTEROIDS FOR SYSTEMIC USE › ANTIADRENAL PREPARATIONS › Anticorticosteroids |
Chemical structure
Full physicochemical, ADMET and 3D-structure analysis of Trilostane is on its molecule page.
| Molecular formula | C20H27NO3 |
|---|---|
| Molecular weight | 329.44 g/mol |
| CAS number | 13647-35-3 |
| InChIKey | KVJXBPDAXMEYOA-CXANFOAXSA-N |
| PubChem CID | 656583 |
Frequently asked questions
Answers are generated from the structured data on this page, not written by hand.
What is Trilostane used for?
DrugCentral lists the following indications for Trilostane: Hypercortisolism.
How does Trilostane work?
Its molecular targets in DrugCentral include HSD3B2 (inhibitor).
What is the chemical formula of Trilostane?
Trilostane has the molecular formula C20H27NO3 and a molecular weight of 329.44 g/mol.
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Sources
- DrugCentral drug card 2746 — structure, indications, targets, approvals, pharmacologic classes (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- ChEMBL CHEMBL1200907 — compound record and bioactivity
- PubChem CID 656583 — chemical identifiers
- DrugBank DB01108 — drug record
- FDA UNII L0FPV48Q5R — substance identity
- DailyMed: FDA labels for Trilostane — current prescribing information (label search)
- UniProt P26439 (HSD3B2) — target protein
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