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Korlym and Cardiovascular disease

Result of checking the interaction of drug Korlym and disease Cardiovascular disease for safety when used together.

Check result:

Korlym <> Cardiovascular disease

Relevance: 23.07.2019 Reviewer: Shkutko P.M., M.D., in

When checking interaction based on authoritative sources Drugs.com, Rxlist.com, Webmd.com, Medscape.com there are contraindications or side effects that may cause harm or increase the negative effect from drug use in presence of concomitant diseases.

Consumer:

Mifepristone does not reduce serum cortisol levels, and elevated cortisol levels might activate mineralocorticoid receptors which are expressed in cardiac tissue. Caution should be used in patients with underlying heart conditions, including heart failure and coronary vascular disease.

Korlym

Generic Name: mifepristone

Brand Name: Korlym, Mifeprex

Synonyms: n.a.

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