Synonyms: Isturisa® | LCI-699 | LCI699
osilodrostat is an approved drug (EMA & FDA (2020))
Compound class:
Synthetic organic
Comment: Osilodrostat was designed as an inhibitor of aldosterone synthase (CYP11B2), but is also reported to inhibit the closely related enzyme, 11-beta-hydroxylase (CYP11B1) and hence as an inhibitor of cortisol biosynthesis [8]. It is this latter action of osilodrostat that is harnessed for clinical utility in Cushing's disease. The drug is orally bioavailable.
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Summary of Clinical Use ![]() |
Clinical efficacy of osilodrostat as a treatment for Cushing's disease (CD) was evaluated in Phase 3 clinical trial NCT02697734 [5]. The EMA granted osilodrostat orphan drug designation for the treatment of CD in late 2014 and granted full marketing authorisation for this indication in January 2020 [4]. The FDA's approval followed in March 2020. |
Mechanism Of Action and Pharmacodynamic Effects ![]() |
As a treatment for CD, osilodrostat's action as an inhibitor of CYP11B1, the enzyme responsible for the synthesis of cortisol from 11-deoxycortisol, is clinically effective [3,6]. Osilodrostat's inhibitory effect on CYP11B2 has been investigated as a therapy for controlling hypertension as inhibiting CYP11B2 reduces the synthesis of aldosterone [1-2,7], a key hormone in the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system (RAAS) which regulates blood pressure and fluid balance. Additional experimental CYP11B2 inhibitors with improved selectivity are described in [8]. |
Clinical Trials | |||||
Clinical Trial ID | Title | Type | Source | Comment | References |
NCT02697734 | Efficacy and Safety Evaluation of Osilodrostat in Cushing's Disease | Phase 3 Interventional | Novartis |