What is Deoxycorticosterone used for?

What is Deoxycorticosterone used for? High levels of this mineralocorticoid are associated with resistant hypertension, which can result in polyuria, polydipsia, increased blood volume, edema, and cardiac enlargement. Deoxycorticosterone can be used to treat adrenal insufficiency. Where is Deoxycorticosterone produced? adrenal gland Deoxycorticosterone (DOC) is a C-21 (21 carbon atoms) Read more…