Korlym and Vistogard

• Generic Name: mifepristone
• Dosage Forms: tablet
• Other Brand Names: Korlym, Mifeprex

Korlym (mifepristone) blocks the actions of a hormone called cortisol, which can reduce certain side effects caused by excess cortisol in the body.

Korlym is used to treat high blood sugar (hyperglycemia) in adults with Cushing's syndrome who also have type 2 diabetes mellitus or glucose intolerance.

Korlym should not be used to treat type 2 diabetes that is not related to Cushing's syndrome.

Mifeprex is another brand of mifepristone that is not covered in this medication guide.

• Generic Name: uridine
• Dosage Forms: oral granules
• Other Brand Names: Vistogard, Xuriden

Vistogard (uridine triacetate) works by slowing down cell damage caused by certain cancer medicines (capecitabine or fluorouracil).

Vistogard is used to treat an overdose of capecitabine or fluorouracil.

Vistogard is also used in an emergency to treat life-threatening side effects caused by capecitabine or fluorouracil. This includes effects on the heart, nervous system, stomach, intestines, or blood cells.

This medicine may be given before overdose symptoms appear. However, treatment with Vistogard must begin within 96 hours after you last received capecitabine or fluorouracil.