Relacorilant (Oral)
Relacorilant is used with another medicine called nab-paclitaxel to treat certain types of ovarian, fallopian tube, or peritoneal cancer in adults.
Relacorilant is given after other treatments did not work or stopped working.
Relacorilant may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
warnings
What is the most important information I should know about Relacorilant (Oral)?
You should not use relacorilant if you are allergic to it, or if you:
- need steroid medicines taken by mouth or given by injection for a life-threatening condition such as after an organ transplant or to treat an autoimmune disease.
Tell your doctor if you have or have ever had:
- planned surgery or surgery within the past 30 days; or
- liver problems.
Relacorilant can harm an unborn baby if the mother or the father is using this medicine.
- If you are a woman, you may need a pregnancy test to make sure you are not pregnant. Use birth control while using this medicine and for at least 1 week after your last dose.
- If you are a man, use birth control if your sex partner is able to get pregnant. Keep using birth control for at least 1 week after your last dose.
- Tell your doctor right away if a pregnancy occurs.
Do not breastfeed while using this medicine, and for at least 1 week after your last dose.
Side Effects
What are the side effects of Relacorilant (Oral)?
Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction: hives, difficult breathing, swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Call your doctor at once if you have:
- low adrenal hormone levels--nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, loss of appetite, feeling tired or light-headed, muscle or joint pain, skin discoloration, craving salty foods; or
- low blood cell counts--fever, chills, tiredness, mouth sores, skin sores, easy bruising, unusual bleeding, pale skin, cold hands and feet, feeling light-headed or short of breath.
Common side effects may include:
- abnormal blood tests;
- loss of appetite;
- nausea;
- diarrhea;
- skin rash; or
- tiredness.
This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
Can I take Relacorilant (Oral) if I’m pregnant or breastfeeding?
Do not breastfeed while using this medicine, and for at least 1 week after your last dose.
Interactions
What drugs and food should I avoid while taking Relacorilant (Oral)?
Follow your doctor's instructions about any restrictions on food, beverages, or activity.
Dosage Guidelines & Tips
How to take Relacorilant (Oral)?
Use Relacorilant (Oral) exactly as directed on the label, or as prescribed by your doctor. Do not use in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended.
Follow all directions on your prescription label and read all medication guides or instruction sheets. Use the medicine exactly as directed.
Relacorilant is taken with food on the day before, the day of, and the day after your nab-paclitaxel treatment.
Swallow the capsule whole and do not crush, chew, break, or open it.
If you vomit shortly after taking relacorilant, do not take another dose. Take your next dose as scheduled.
Your blood may need to be tested often.
Tell your doctor if you have a planned surgery.
Store at room temperature away from moisture and heat.
Use the medicine as soon as you can, but skip the missed dose if your next dose is due in less than 12 hours. Do not use two doses at one time.