Dimethyoxy-etomidate is a phenyl ring substituted etomidate analog.[1]
Dimethyoxy-etomidate is a potent suppressor of adrenocortical steroid synthesis by inhibiting steroid 11β-hydroxylase. Dimethyoxy-etomidate is essentially divided of etomidate′s GABAA receptor positive modulatory and sedative-hypnotic activities.
potent suppressor of adrenocortical steroid synthesis, selective inhibitor of steroid 11β-hydroxylase
The Journal of pharmacology and experimental therapeutics, 364(2), 229-237 (2017-12-06)
Cushing's syndrome is characterized by the overproduction of adrenocortical steroids. Steroidogenesis inhibitors are mainstays of medical therapy for Cushing's syndrome; unfortunately, adverse side effects and treatment failures are common with currently available drugs. The general anesthetic induction agent etomidate is
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