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Corticotropin
INFORMATION ABOUT CORTICOTROPIN
Corticotropin Uses
Corticotropin is used in the treatment of infantile spasms.
How Corticotropin works
Corticotropin is an adrenocorticotropic hormone analogue. It works by stimulating cortex of the adrenal gland to produce more adrenocortical hormones like corticosteroids and glucocorticoids which have anti-inflammatory and other regulatory activities in body.
Common side effects of Corticotropin
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
Increased appetite, Weight gain, High blood pressure, Mood changes, Behavioral changes, Infection, Seizure, Fluid retention
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Written By
Dr. Mayank
Pharm.D
Reviewed By
Dr. Rajeev Sharma
MBA, MBBS
Last updated
20 Nov 2024 | 06:08 AM (UTC)
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Expert advice for Corticotropin
- Consult your doctor if you have diabetes, glaucoma (increased pressure inside the eye that causes visual problems), diarrhoea, myasthenia gravis (periodic muscle weakness), low thyroid level, liver cirrhosis (chronic liver disease), patients with risk of osteoporosis (porous and thin bones), have measles, tuberculosis, chickenpox or shingles.
- Seek medical advice if you suffer from high blood pressure, salt and water retention, signs of infection, heart or gastrointestinal problem after taking corticotropin.
- Take precautions while withdrawing from corticotropin therapy as you may develop the symptoms of Cushing syndrome (fatigue, loss of appetite, lethargy, weakness, low blood pressure, abdominal pain).
- Do not take any vaccines during corticotropin treatment.
- Do not stop corticotropin treatment abruptly and without consulting your doctor. Do not use corticotropin longer than prescribed.
- Tell your doctor if you are or planning to become pregnant or are breastfeeding.
Frequently asked questions for Corticotropin
Corticotropin is not a steroid or cortisol
Corticotropin is another name for adrenocorticotropic hormone
Corticotropin is administered to treat infantile spasm (severe fits syndrome) in infants and children under 2 years of age and multiple sclerosis (damaged insulating covers of nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord) in adults. It is also used to treat breathing, blood, arthritis, endocrine, skin or eye problems, bowel inflammation or certain cancers