mitotane - oral, Lysodren

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GENERIC NAME: MITOTANE - ORAL (MYE-toe-tane)

BRAND NAME(S): Lysodren

Warning | Medication Uses | How To Use | Side Effects | Precautions | Drug Interactions | Overdose | Notes | Missed Dose | Storage

WARNING: Mitotane causes your body to decrease its ability to quickly respond to stress (shock, severe injury, or infection). Mitotane may need to be stopped if you experience an injury, infection, or other stress. Your doctor may also prescribe another medication (corticosteroid).

Tell your doctor if you experience unusual weakness, tiredness, dizziness, fainting, loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, or signs of an infection (e.g., persistent sore throat, fever).

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