The present invention is related to novel
21-hydroxy-6,19-oxidoprogesterone (21OH-6OP) analogues, their use as
antiglucocorticoids for the treatment and/or prophylaxis of disease
associated to an excess of glucocorticoids. In particular, the invention
relates to the use of novel 21-hydroxy-6,19-oxidoprogesterone (21OH-6OP)
analogues for treating Cushing's syndrome, iatrogenic hypercortisolism or
depression. Also the present invention is related to methods of preparing
the novel 21-hydroxy-6,19-oxidoprogesterone (21OH-6OP) analogues.