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Synacthene 250mg Injection
Prescription Required
Product introduction
Synacthene 250mg Injection serves as a diagnostic agent for Addison’s disease. It is injected into the body as an injection and this helps to treat the patient accordingly.
This medicine is administered by a trained healthcare professional. Some side effects of this agent include hypersensitivity, psychological disturbances, increased intraocular pressure, salt and water retention. Let the doctor know if any of these bother you or do not go away.
This medicine is administered by a trained healthcare professional. Some side effects of this agent include hypersensitivity, psychological disturbances, increased intraocular pressure, salt and water retention. Let the doctor know if any of these bother you or do not go away.
Uses of Synacthene Injection
Benefits of Synacthene Injection
In Addison's disease
Addison's disease, also called adrenal insufficiency, is an uncommon disorder that occurs when your body doesn't produce enough of some very essential hormones required for various body functions. Synacthene 250mg Injection serves as a diagnostic agent to determine the levels of these hormones. This helps the doctor to assess the patient’s condition and plan the treatment.
Side effects of Synacthene Injection
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Synacthene
- Hypersensitivity
- Psychotic disorder
- Increased intraocular pressure
- Salt and water retention
How to use Synacthene Injection
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
How Synacthene Injection works
Synacthene 250mg Injection triggers the release of steroids from the adrenal gland, and therefore it is used as a diagnostic agent for the ACTH stimulation test to assess adrenal gland function.
Safety advice
Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Synacthene 250mg Injection. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Synacthene 250mg Injection during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Synacthene 250mg Injection during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether Synacthene 250mg Injection alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.
It may cause dizziness in some people, do not drive if you experience any such symptoms.
It may cause dizziness in some people, do not drive if you experience any such symptoms.
Kidney
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Synacthene 250mg Injection in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Synacthene 250mg Injection in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
What if you forget to take Synacthene Injection?
If you miss a dose of Synacthene 250mg Injection, consult your doctor.
All substitutes
For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
No substitutes found for this medicine
Quick tips
- Inform your doctor immediately if you experience any allergic symptoms like rash, itching, difficulty breathing, or swelling of the face, lips, or tongue.
- Do not receive any immunization or vaccination without your doctor’s approval while taking Synacthene 250mg Injection.
- If you suffer an injury requiring medical help or are going to have surgery either during treatment with Synacthene 250mg Injection or within one year after treatment has stopped, tell the doctor, surgeon or anesthetist about this medicine.
- Avoid driving or operating machinery or doing activities that require you to be alert until you know how this medicine affects you.
- Synacthene 250mg Injection may make you more susceptible to infections, thus, avoid close contact with anyone with an infectious disease.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Polypeptides
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
NEURO CNS
Action Class
Atypical Antipsychotics
Interaction with drugs
Taking Synacthene with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects
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Patient concerns
FAQs
Q. What is Synacthene 250mg Injection used for?
Synacthene 250mg Injection is used as a diagnostic test to find out if the adrenal glands, small glands next to the kidneys, are working as well as they should.
Q. How is Synacthene 250mg Injection given?
Synacthene 250mg Injection is given as an injection into the muscles by your doctor or a nurse.
Q. For how long should Synacthene 250mg Injection be given?
For diagnostic test use, you will be given a single injection of Synacthene 250mg Injection. You will have two blood samples taken, one before the injection and the other 30 minutes after the injection. These blood samples will show whether your adrenal glands are functioning normally or not. For therapeutic use, Synacthene 250mg Injection will not cure your condition but it may relieve some of the symptoms. The injections can be continued for as long as they are beneficial.
Q. What will happen if I miss a dose of Synacthene 250mg Injection?
As a doctor or nurse will be administering this medicine, you are unlikely to miss a dose. If you have any doubts, consult your doctor or nurse.
Q. Can I take other medicines along with taking Synacthene 250mg Injection?
It is advisable to inform your doctor if you are taking medications for diabetes, high blood pressure, and convulsions before the start of the treatment with Synacthene 250mg Injection. It may be necessary to change the dose or in some cases to stop the medicine.
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