Acton Prolongatum 60IU Injection
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Product introduction
Acton Prolongatum 60IU Injection is an adrenocorticotropic hormone analogue. It is used in the treatment of infantile spasms.
Acton Prolongatum 60IU Injection is used to treat stiffness of newborn, abnormal hardening of body cells and other diseases of joints and skin
Acton Prolongatum 60IU Injection is used to treat stiffness of newborn, abnormal hardening of body cells and other diseases of joints and skin
Uses of Acton Prolongatum Injection
- Infantile spasms
Benefits of Acton Prolongatum Injection
In Infantile spasms
Infantile spasms or seizures (fits), occur in babies, that make muscles in the arms and legs stiff and bend the baby's head forward. Babies may also have slow development or loss of skills (like babbling, sitting, or crawling) if these spasms are left untreated. Acton Prolongatum 60IU Injection helps stimulate release of those hormones in babies, that help to treat infantile spasms and also prevents its associated complications. It is given as an injection by a doctor or nurse. Follow your doctor's instuctions carefully.
Side effects of Acton Prolongatum 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 youโre worried about them
Common side effects of Acton Prolongatum
- Increased appetite
- Weight gain
- High blood pressure
- Mood changes
- Behavioral changes
- Infection
- Seizure
- Fluid retention
How to use Acton Prolongatum Injection
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
Safety advice
Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Acton Prolongatum 60IU Injection. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Acton Prolongatum 60IU Injection may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Acton Prolongatum 60IU Injection is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Driving
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether Acton Prolongatum 60IU Injection alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.
Kidney
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Acton Prolongatum 60IU Injection in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Acton Prolongatum 60IU Injection in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
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Acton Prolongatum 60IU Injection
โน2141.26/Injection
Acton 60IU Injection
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โน1567.51/injection
27% cheaper
Quick tips
- Acton Prolongatum 60IU Injection is used in the treatment of infantile spasms (seizures) in babies and children.
- Inform your doctor if your child is allergic to any kind of food, dyes, preservatives, etc.
- If your child is taking any other medicines, give complete details to the doctor.
- Inform your child's doctor if he/she has medical problems like congenital (inborn) infections or congestive heart failure.
- Acton Prolongatum 60IU Injection is given as a shot under the skin or into one of the muscles by a healthcare professional.
- It is very important that your doctor check your child's progress at regular visits to make sure that this medicine is working properly.
- This medicine may increase the risk of developing infections. Check with your child's doctor immediately if you think he/she gets a fever or chills, cough or hoarseness, or painful or difficult urination.
- This medicine may cause changes in mood and behavior. Check with your doctor if your child has trouble sleeping, feeling depressed or irritable, mood swings, or other changes in behavior.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Hormone
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
HORMONES
Action Class
Corticotropin
Patient concerns
User feedback
Patients taking Acton Prolongatum 60IU Injection
Once A Day
42%
Once A Week
31%
Twice A Month
10%
Once A Month
8%
Alternate Day
6%
Twice A Week
3%
Thrice A week
1%
What are you using Acton Prolongatum Injection for?
Infantile spa*
73%
Others
27%
*Infantile spasms
How much was the improvement?
Poor
48%
Excellent
33%
Average
19%
What were the side-effects while using Acton Prolongatum 60IU Injection?
Weight gain
25%
Increased app*
25%
Increased blo*
25%
No Side Effec*
25%
*Increased appetite, Increased blood pressure, No Side Effect
How do you take Acton Prolongatum Injection?
With or witho*
50%
With food
50%
*With or without food
Please rate Acton Prolongatum 60IU Injection on price
Expensive
56%
Average
44%
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Tata 1mg's sole intention is to ensure that its consumers get information that is expert-reviewed, accurate and trustworthy. However, the information contained herein should NOT be used as a substitute for the advice of a qualified physician. The information provided here is for informational purposes only. This may not cover everything about particular health conditions, lab tests, medicines, all possible side effects, drug interactions, warnings, alerts, etc. Please consult your doctor and discuss all your queries related to any disease or medicine. We intend to support, not replace, the doctor-patient relationship.References
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Marketer details
Name: Ferring Pharmaceuticals
Address: K-28/1, ADDITIONAL MIDC , ANAND NAGAR , AMBERNATH - 421506 , INDIA
Country of origin: India
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