A new ACTH stimulation test using prior administration of dexamethasone and of secobarbital, and competitive protein binding estimation of plasma cortisol.
D000284:Administration, Oral; D000311:Adrenal Glands / Q000502:physiology*; D000324:Adrenocorticotropic Hormone / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000494:pharmacology*; D000328:Adult; D003864:Depression, Chemical; D003907:Dexamethasone / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000494:pharmacology*; D004347:Drug Interactions; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D006854:Hydrocortisone / Q000097:blood*; D007275:Injections, Intravenous; D008297:Male; D008722:Methods; D008875:Middle Aged; D011485:Protein Binding; D012631:Secobarbital / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000494:pharmacology*; D013268:Stimulation, Chemical; D013997:Time Factors
D012631:Secobarbital; D003907:Dexamethasone; D000324:Adrenocorticotropic Hormone; D006854:Hydrocortisone