Common questions

What does fadrozole do?

What does fadrozole do?

Fadrozole specifically inhibits aromatase, blocking the aromatization of androstenedione and testosterone into estrone and estradiol, respectively, the final step in estrogen biosynthesis; the reduction in estrogen levels may inhibit growth in estrogen-dependent cancers.

What inhibits aldosterone synthesis?

Aldosterone secretion may be inhibited by potassium depletion, inhibitors of the renin-angiotensin system, dopamine and atrial natriuretic factor. The latter appears to be an important physiological regulator of aldosterone secretion.

Do aromatase inhibitors increase testosterone?

These data demonstrate that aromatase inhibition increases serum bioavailable and total testosterone levels to the youthful normal range in older men with mild hypogonadism.

What drugs are aldosterone antagonists?

There are currently two aldosterone antagonists commercially available in the United States, spironolactone and eplerenone. Spironolactone is a nonselective aldosterone antagonist, and eplerenone is selective to the aldosterone receptor.

What happens when you inhibit aldosterone?

Aldosterone receptor antagonists block the effects of aldosterone. This causes reabsorption of sodium by the kidneys and other glands, which encourages water loss, and a subsequent decrease in blood pressure and reduction in fluid around the heart.

Do aromatase inhibitors increase dHT?

Aromatase inhibitors are a class of drugs used in the treat- ment of breast and ovarian cancer in postmenopausal women. Aromatase inhibitors block the synthesis of estrogen (8-10). Their side effect is the increase of androgen levels, especially of dHT, in the patients.

Will an estrogen blocker raise my testosterone?

Estrogen Blockers Help TRT Achieve Hormonal Balance These blockers may even prevent estrogen receptors from forming–meaning they can help enhance the benefits of testosterone replacement therapy by ensuring the body achieves the optimal hormonal balance.

What drugs are MRAs?

Spironolactone and eplerenone are MRAs commonly used to manage treatment-resistant forms of hypertension as well as HF characterized by a reduced ejection fraction.

When a patient is treated with an aldosterone antagonist?

Be aware: Aldosterone antagonists control high blood pressure, but do not cure it. Even if you feel well, do not stop taking it unless instructed by your healthcare provider.

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Ruth Doyle