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Chapter 6: Endocrine
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Type 2 diabetes mellitus treatment guidance
Management of thyroid disorders
Management of osteoporosis
Guidance on the management of menopause
Gender dysphoria and transgender prescribing
6.1 Drugs used in diabetes
6.2 Thyroid and antithyroid drugs
6.3 Corticosteroids
6.4 Sex hormones
6.5 Hypothalamic and pituitary hormones and anti-oestrogens
6.6 Drugs affecting bone metabolism
6.7 Other endocrine drugs
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6.7.3 Metyrapone
First Line
Second Line
Specialist
Hospital Only
Metyrapone reduces hydrocortisone levels and is used in Cushing's syndrome before surgery or in the long term if surgery is impractical. Steroid replacement is necessary if metyrapone suppresses hydrocortisone levels below normal.
Metyrapone
- Capsules 250mg
