Medications for Cushing's syndrome
These are drugs that have been approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA), meaning they have been determined to be safe and effective for use in Cushing's syndrome.
Found 3 Approved Drugs for Cushing's syndrome
Korlym
Generic Name
Mifepristone
Korlym
Generic Name
Mifepristone
Form: Tablet
Method of administration: Oral
FDA approval date: February 17, 2012
Classification: Progestin Antagonist
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 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.
Isturisa
Generic Name
Osilodrostat
Isturisa
Generic Name
Osilodrostat
Form: Tablet
Method of administration: Oral
FDA approval date: March 31, 2020
Classification: Cortisol Synthesis Inhibitor
ISTURISA is indicated for the treatment of endogenous hypercortisolemia in adults with Cushing's syndrome for whom surgery is not an option or has not been curative. ISTURISA is a cortisol synthesis inhibitor indicated for the treatment of endogenous hypercortisolemia in adults with Cushing's syndrome for whom surgery is not an option or has not been curative ( 1 )
Recorlev
Generic Name
Levoketoconazole
Recorlev
Generic Name
Levoketoconazole
Form: Tablet
Method of administration: Oral
FDA approval date: December 30, 2021
Classification: Cortisol Synthesis Inhibitor
RECORLEV is indicated for the treatment of endogenous hypercortisolemia in adult patients with Cushing’s syndrome for whom surgery is not an option or has not been curative. Limitations of Use RECORLEV is not approved for the treatment of fungal infections. The safety and effectiveness of RECORLEV for the treatment of fungal infections have not been established. RECORLEV is a cortisol synthesis inhibitor indicated for the treatment of endogenous hypercortisolemia in adult patients with Cushing’s syndrome for whom surgery is not an option or has not been curative ( 1 ) Limitations of Use RECORLEV is not approved for the treatment of fungal infections ( 1 )
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