Hirsutism & Virilization
Hirsutism & Virilization
Hirsutism & Virilization
Create successful ePaper yourself
Turn your PDF publications into a flip-book with our unique Google optimized e-Paper software.
• Androgen-receptor blockers:<br />
• Action: (--) binding of DHT to androgen<br />
receptor.<br />
• Types:<br />
• Others:<br />
• Spironolactone (aldosterone antagonist)<br />
• Flutamide.<br />
• Cyproterone acetate.<br />
• Cimetidine: androgen receptor blocker.<br />
• Ketoconazole: (--) adrenal & ovarian<br />
androgen synthesis.<br />
• Insulin-senstizing agents: e.g, metformin<br />
• 5a-reductase inhibitors.