FDA label
What is Korlym used for?
Korlym contains mifepristone. The FDA-approved uses below are quoted from the Indications and Usage section of its DailyMed label.
Source: DailyMed SPL label file dated 2026-10-23. Publisher page
The FDA label says: “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.”
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Indications and Usage, quoted from the label by Corcept Therapeutics Incorporated (NDA202107). Cross-references to other label sections are left out.
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.
Source: DailyMed label, set id 542f3fae-8bc8-4f00-9228-e4b66c9ad6a9, version 26, effective September 25, 2025. NDC 76346-073, one of 1 listing for this product.
Questions
What is Korlym used for?
The FDA label says: “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.”
What drug class is Korlym?
FDA lists mifepristone in the Progestin Antagonist established pharmacologic class.
Does this page cover off-label uses or dosing?
No. This page shows only the Indications and Usage section of the FDA label. Ask a pharmacist or prescriber about dosing.