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Glutethimide

Known as: 2,6-Piperidinedione, 3-ethyl-3-phenyl-, 2-Ethyl-2-phenylglutarimide, Glutethimide [Chemical/Ingredient] 
A hypnotic and sedative. Its use has been largely superseded by other drugs.
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Highly Cited
1974
Highly Cited
1974
We used amino-glutethimide and dexamethasone in patients with carcinoma of the breast to abolish adrenal steroidogenesis. Initial… 
Highly Cited
1967
Highly Cited
1967
ABSTRACT The effects of amino-glutethimide on adrenocortical function have been studied in 24 subjects, including 10 patients… 
Highly Cited
1967
Highly Cited
1967
ABSTRACT Amino-glutethimide inhibits corticosterone synthesis by the rat adrenal cortex both in vivo and in vitro. In intact rats…