A patient with Cushing syndrome undergoes medical therapy before surgery. Which drug inhibits 11β-hydroxylase?
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Correct answer: Metyrapone
Metyrapone blocks cortisol synthesis by inhibiting 11β-hydroxylase, used diagnostically and therapeutically.
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