MIFEPRISTONE (Korlym) Nursing Considerations

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What is the generic name?

MIFEPRISTONE

What is the Trade Name for MIFEPRISTONE?

Korlym

What are the Indications for MIFEPRISTONE?

  • 1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE KORLYM (mifepristone) is a cortisol receptor blocker indicated to control hyperglycemia secondary to hypercortisolism in adult patients with endogenous Cushing’s syndrome who have type 2 diabetes mellitus or glucose intolerance and have failed surgery or are not candidates for surgery. LIMITATIONS OF USE: KORLYM should not be used in the treatment of patients with type 2 diabetes unless it is secondary to Cushing’s syndrome. KORLYM (mifepristone) is a cortisol receptor blocker indicated to control hyperglycemia secondary to hypercortisolism in adult patients with endogenous Cushing’s syndrome who have type 2 diabetes mellitus or glucose intolerance and have failed surgery or are not candidates for surgery ( 1 ). Important Limitations of Use: Do not use for the treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus unrelated to endogenous Cushing’s syndrome.

 

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