Hormone Antagonists
- Name
- Hormone Antagonists
- Accession Number
- DBCAT000144
- Description
Chemical substances which inhibit the function of the endocrine glands, the biosynthesis of their secreted hormones, or the action of hormones upon their specific sites.
- Drugs
Drug Drug Description Abarelix For palliative treatment of advanced prostate cancer. Fluconazole A triazole antifungal used to treat various fungal infections including candidiasis. Clotrimazole A topical broad-spectrum antifungal agent used for the treatment of a wide variety of dermatophyte infections and candidiasis. Aminoglutethimide An adrenocortical steroid synthesis inhibitor used in the treatment of Cushing's syndrome. Spironolactone An aldosterone receptor antagonist used for the treatment of hypertension, hyperaldosteronism, edema due to various conditions, hirsutism (off-label) and hypokalemia. Montelukast A leukotriene receptor antagonist used as part of an asthma therapy regimen, to prevent exercise induced bronchoconstriction, and to treat seasonal allergic rhinitis. Raloxifene A selective estrogen receptor modulator that is used to prevent and treat osteoporosis and reduce the risk of invasive breast cancer in high-risk postmenopausal women. Flutamide An antiandrogen used for locally confined stage B2-C and D-2 metastatic prostate carcinoma. Toremifene A first generation nonsteroidal selective estrogen receptor modulator used to treat certain breast cancers. Nilutamide An antineoplastic hormone used to treat prostate cancer. Tamoxifen A selective estrogen receptor modulator used to treat estrogen receptor positive breast cancer, reduce the risk of invasive breast cancer following surgery, or reduce the risk of breast cancer in high risk women. Eplerenone An aldosterone receptor antagonist used to improve survival of patients with symptomatic heart failure and to reduce blood pressure. Methimazole A thionamide antithyroid agent that inhibits the actions of thyroid peroxidase, leading to a reduction in thyroid hormone synthesis and amelioration of hyperthyroidism. Fulvestrant An estrogen receptor antagonist used to treat HR+ breast cancer that may also be HER2-. Exemestane An aromatase inhibitor used to treat breast cancer in postmenopausal women after treatment with tamoxifen. Letrozole An aromatase inhibitor used to treat breast cancer in postmenopausal women. Miconazole An azole antifungal with broad-spectrum activity used to treat fungal infections affecting the vagina, mouth and skin, including candidiasis. Dutasteride An antiandrogenic compound that is used for the treatment of symptomatic benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) in adult males by inhibiting 5-alpha reductase. Bicalutamide An androgen receptor inhibitor used to treat Stage D2 metastatic carcinoma of the prostate. Bromocriptine A dopamine D2 receptor agonist used for the treatment of galactorrhea due to hyperprolactinemia and other prolactin-related conditions, as well as in early Parkinsonian Syndrome. Finasteride An antiandrogenic compound that is used for the treatment of symptomatic benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) and male pattern hair loss in adult males by inhibiting Type II 5-alpha reductase. Anastrozole A competitive, selective, non-steroidal aromatase inhibitor used as adjuvant therapy for the treatment of hormone receptor-positive breast cancer in postmenopausal women. Drospirenone A progestin used in oral contraceptive pills for the prevention of pregnancy and other conditions. Cyproterone acetate A steroid used in combination with ethinyl estradiol to treat women with severe acne and symptoms of androgenization. Also used alone at much higher doses for palliative treatment of patients with prostate cancer Lintitript For the treatment of pancreatic cancer and appetite disorders. Abiraterone An antiandrogen used in the treatment of prostate cancer. Ganirelix A GnRH antagonist used in assisted reproduction in women undergoing controlled ovarian hyperstimulation to control ovulation by inhibiting the premature LH surges. Formestane For the treatment of estrogen-receptor positive breast cancer in post-menopausal women. Canrenoic acid An aldosterone antagonist used in primary hyperaldosteronism and other disorders related to aberrant aldosterone levels. Tibolone For the relief of post-menopausal symptoms and for the prevention of osteoporosis . Canrenone An antimineralocorticoid and active metabolite of spironolactone used in the treatment of primary hyperaldosteronism and edematous states caused by secondary hyperaldosteronism (e.g. heart failure). Onapristone Onapristone has been used in trials studying the treatment of Prostate Cancer, Recurrent Prostate Cancer, Metastatic Prostate Cancer, Androgen-independent Prostate Cancer, and Progesterone Receptor Positive Tumor: Max 1 Line of... Chlormadinone A progestin indicated in combination with an estrogen for oral combined hormonal contraceptive therapy. Relcovaptan Not Annotated Teverelix Investigated for use/treatment in benign prostatic hyperplasia, endometriosis, and prostate cancer. Acyline Acyline has been investigated for the prevention and treatment of Hypogonadism and Contraception. Chlormadinone acetate A progestin indicated in combination with an estrogen for birth control. Relugolix An oral GnRH receptor antagonist for androgen deprivation therapy in the treatment of advanced prostate cancer. Cetrorelix A synthetic peptide antagonist of gonadotropin releasing hormone used to prevent luteinizing hormone surges in women undergoing assisted reproduction therapy. Mifepristone A cortisol receptor blocker used to treat Cushing's syndrome, and to terminate pregnancies up to 70 days gestation. Atosiban An inhibitor of oxytocin and vasopressin used to delay imminent preterm birth in pregnant adult women displaying specific clinical observations. Dienogest An oral progestin used for the treatment of endometriosis as monotherapy or contraception in combination with ethinylestradiol. Liarozole Liarozole has been used in trials studying the treatment of Ichthyosis, Lamellar. Carbimazole A drug used for the reduction of thyroid function. Zafirlukast A leukotriene receptor antagonist used for prophylaxis and chronic treatment of asthma. Propylthiouracil A thiourea antithyroid agent used to treat hyperthyroidism. Zileuton A leukotriene synthesis inhibitor used in the prophylaxis and treatment of chronic asthma. Clomifene A medication used to induce ovulation. Tioconazole An imidazole antifungal used to treat vulvovaginal candidiasis. Cinacalcet A calcium sensing receptor agonist used to treat secondary hyperparathyroidism in chronic kidney disease and hypercalcemia in parathyroid carcinoma. Econazole A topical antifungal used to treat tinea pedis, tinea cruris, tinea corporis, cutaneous candidiasis and tinea versicolor. Itraconazole An antifungal agent used for the treatment of various fungal infections in immunocompromised and non-immunocompromised patients, such as pulmonary and extrapulmonary blastomycosis, histoplasmosis, and onychomycosis. Posaconazole A triazole antifungal drug that is used to treat invasive infections by Candida species and Aspergillus species in severely immunocompromised patients. Danazol A synthetic steroid and pituitary gonadotropin inhibitor used in the treatment of endometriosis and symptomatic treatment of severe pain and tenderness associated with benign fibrocystic breasts. Pranlukast A leukotriene receptor antagonist for the treatment of allergic rhinitis and asthma symptoms. Naringenin Not Available ICI-164384 Not Available Afimoxifene For the potential treatment of menstrual-cycle related mastalgia, fibrocystic breast disease, breast disease, gynecomastia and Keloid scarring. Bazedoxifene A selective estrogen receptor modulator (SERM) used to treat moderate to severe vasomotor symptoms in menopause and osteoporosis alone or in combination with conjugated estrogens. Enclomiphene Not Annotated Seratrodast Seratrodast (INN) is a thromboxane receptor antagonist used primarily in the treatment of asthma. Hydroxyprogesterone caproate A synthetic progestin used for the prevention of spontaneous preterm births in singleton pregnancies in women who have previously had a spontaneous preterm birth. Wortmannin Wortmannin is a steroid metabolite of Penicillium funiculosum and Talaromyces wortmannii fungi. This drug acts as a nonspecific, covalent inhibitor of phosphoinositide 3-kinase enzymes (PI3Ks). Tolfenamic acid In the information for tolfenamic acid, it is stated that this drug, being an NSAID, is effective in treating the pain associated with the acute attack of migraines in adults. Betulinic Acid Betulinic Acid has been used in trials studying the treatment of Dysplastic Nevus Syndrome. Moxestrol Not Annotated Methylthiouracil Not Annotated Vorozole Not Annotated Droloxifene Droloxifene, a derivative of the triphenylethylene drug tamoxifen, is a novel selective estrogen receptor modulator (SERM). Droloxifene also exhibits more rapid pharmacokinetics, reaching peak concentrations and being eliminated much more... Baicalein Baicalein is under investigation in clinical trial NCT03830684 (A Randomized, Double-blind, Placebo-controlled, Multicenter and Phase ⅡA Clinical Trial for the Effectiveness and Safety of Baicalein Tablets in the Treatment of... - Drugs & Drug Targets