mifepristone

FDA Drug Profile

Drug Details

Generic Name
mifepristone
Brand Names
N/A
Application Number
Sponsor
zhejiang xianju pharmaceutical co., Ltd.
NDC Codes
1
Dosage Forms
POWDER
Routes
N/A
Active Ingredients
MIFEPRISTONE

Indications and Usage

1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE 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: Mifepristone tablets should not be used in the treatment of patients with type 2 diabetes unless it is secondary to Cushing’s syndrome. 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.