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Syntropac 250mcg Injection

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Storage
Store in a refrigerator (2 - 8°C). Do not freeze.

Product introduction

Syntropac 250mcg 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.

Uses of Syntropac Injection

Benefits of Syntropac 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. Syntropac 250mcg 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 Syntropac 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 Syntropac

  • Hypersensitivity
  • Psychotic disorder
  • Increased intraocular pressure
  • Salt and water retention

How to use Syntropac Injection

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

How Syntropac Injection works

Syntropac 250mcg 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 Syntropac 250mcg Injection. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
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Information regarding the use of Syntropac 250mcg Injection during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Syntropac 250mcg Injection during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether Syntropac 250mcg 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.
Kidney
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Syntropac 250mcg Injection in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Syntropac 250mcg Injection in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

What if you forget to take Syntropac Injection?

If you miss a dose of Syntropac 250mcg Injection, consult your doctor.

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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 Syntropac 250mcg Injection.
  • If you suffer an injury requiring medical help or are going to have surgery either during treatment with Syntropac 250mcg 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. 
  • Syntropac 250mcg 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 Syntropac with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects
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FAQs

Q. What is Syntropac 250mcg Injection used for?

Syntropac 250mcg 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 Syntropac 250mcg Injection given?

Syntropac 250mcg Injection is given as an injection into the muscles by your doctor or a nurse.

Q. For how long should Syntropac 250mcg Injection be given?

For diagnostic test use, you will be given a single injection of Syntropac 250mcg 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, Syntropac 250mcg 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 Syntropac 250mcg 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 Syntropac 250mcg 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 Syntropac 250mcg Injection. It may be necessary to change the dose or in some cases to stop the medicine.

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Name: Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd
Address: Plot no 107/108,Namli block , Ranipool, East Sikkim 737135
Country of origin: India

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