Mitotane
Synonyms
Benzene, 1-chloro-2-(2,2-dichloro-1-(4-chlorophenyl)ethyl)-
Chloditan
Chlodithane
Khloditan
Lysodren
Mytotan
o,p-DDD
ortho,para DDD
ortho,para-DDD
A derivative of the insecticide DICHLORODIPHENYLDICHLOROETHANE that specifically inhibits cells of the adrenal cortex and their production of hormones. It is used to treat adrenocortical tumors and causes CNS damage, but no bone marrow depression.