title: Interference of bencyclan with 11-hydroxycorticosteroids determinations.
abstract: Falsely high fluorimetric readings were obtained in plasma and urine 11-hydroxycorticosteroids (mostly cortisol) assays during the administration of bencyclan to hypertensive patients. No valid conclusion can be drawn from 11-hydroxycorticosteroids assays in bencyclan treated patients.
mesh_terms: D015062:11-Hydroxycorticosteroids / Q000032:analysis*; D001537:Bencyclane / Q000494:pharmacology*; D003508:Cycloheptanes / Q000494:pharmacology*; D005189:False Positive Reactions; D005470:Fluorometry; D006801:Humans; D006854:Hydrocortisone / Q000032:analysis
chemical_list: D015062:11-Hydroxycorticosteroids; D003508:Cycloheptanes; D001537:Bencyclane; D006854:Hydrocortisone