Aldosterone

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Aldosterone, a mineralcorticoid steroid.

Aldosterone, also called (11ß)-11,21-Dihydroxy-3,20-dioxo-pregn-4-en-18-al, is a steroid hormone. It is the major mineralcorticoid and it therefore controls electrolyte levels, blood pressure and hydration. Aldosterone is synthesized from corticosterone by oxidation of the C-18 methyl group to form an aldehyde.

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• Aldosterone - FDA approved drug information (drug label) from DailyMed (U.S. National Library of Medicine).
• Aldosterone - Drug information for consumers from MedlinePlus (U.S. National Library of Medicine).
• Aldosterone - Detailed information from DrugBank.