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    • MIFEPRISTONE (Generic for KORLYM)

    • QTY 1
    • 200 MG
    • Tablet
    • Near  77381

MIFEPRISTONE (mi FE pri stone) is used to end an early pregnancy. It works by decreasing levels of the hormone progesterone in the body, which stops the pregnancy from progressing.


MIFEPRISTONE (Generic for KORLYM) Lifestyle Interactions

  • Mifepristone 200mg, Oral tablet

    Interaction: Cannabis
    Severity: Major
    Notes for Consumers: Discuss cannabis use with your care team. The effects of cannabis may be altered if used with your medication. Call emergency services right away if you experience slow or shallow breathing, shortness of breath, feeling faint, dizziness, confusion, or trouble staying awake.
    Notes for Professionals: Advise patients to avoid cannabis use during mifepristone treatment. Concomitant use may alter the exposure of some cannabinoids and increase the risk for adverse reactions. The cannabinoids delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and cannabidiol (CBD) are CYP3A and CYP2C9 substrates and mifepristone is a strong CYP3A and moderate CYP2C9 inhibitor. Concomitant use of a cannabinoid product containing THC and CBD at an approximate 1:1 ratio with another strong CYP3A inhibitor increased THC, 11-OH-THC, and CBD peak exposures by 1.3-, 3-, and 1.9-fold respectively.
  • Mifepristone 200mg, Oral tablet

    Interaction: Grapefruit juice
    Severity: Major
    Notes for Consumers: Do not drink grapefruit juice or eat grapefruit while taking this medication. Grapefruit may alter the effects of your medication. Serious side effects may occur. Contact your care team right away if you experience new or worsening side effects.
    Notes for Professionals: Advise patients to avoid grapefruit and grapefruit juice during mifepristone treatment due to the risk for increased mifepristone exposure and adverse reactions. Mifepristone is a CYP3A substrate and grapefruit juice is a CYP3A inhibitor.

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