Amrix and Mifeprex

• Generic Name: cyclobenzaprine
• Dosage Forms: capsule, extended release
• Other Brand Names: Amrix, Comfort Pac with Cyclobenzaprine, Fexmid, Flexeril

Amrix is a muscle relaxant. It works by blocking nerve impulses (or pain sensations) that are sent to your brain.

Amrix is used together with rest and physical therapy to relieve muscle spasms caused by painful conditions such as an injury.

Amrix may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

• Generic Name: mifepristone
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Mifeprex, Korlym

Mifeprex blocks the actions of a hormone needed to maintain a pregnancy.

Mifeprex is used to end an early pregnancy that is not further along than 70 days (10 weeks) after the first day of your last menstrual period. Mifeprex is used together with another medicine called misoprostol (Cytotec).

Mifeprex is available only from a certified healthcare provider under a special program. You must be registered in the program and understand the risks of taking Mifeprex.

MIFEPREX MUST NOT BE USED IN AN ATTEMPT TO END PREGNANCY BEYOND 10 WEEKS.

This medication guide provides information about the Mifeprex brand of mifepristone. Korlym is another brand of mifepristone that is not covered in this medication guide.

Mifeprex may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.