Mitotane and Warfarin interaction

Mitotane and Warfarin: the Mitotane prescribing label flags this combination with the strongest language, such as a contraindication, a boxed warning, or an instruction to avoid it.

Major

Do not combine without a prescriber's guidance. The label language below is the strongest FDA uses.

What the FDA labels say

From the Mitotane (Lysodren) label · effective 2026-03-03

Major

Warfarin: Avoid concomitant use with LYSODREN.

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Major

Avoid concomitant use of LYSODREN with warfarin.

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Major

If concomitant use cannot be avoided, monitor INR more frequently and adjust warfarin dose as recommended in accordance with the recommendations in the warfarin Prescribing Information.

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Moderate

Warfarin Mitotane may induce the metabolism of warfarin, which may reduce its level and its efficacy [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ] .

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