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
Increased appetite, Weight gain, High blood pressure, Mood changes, Behavioral changes, Infection, Seizure, Fluid retention
Available Medicine for Corticotropin
Acton ProlongatumFerring Pharmaceuticals
₹21411 variant(s)
ActonFerring Pharmaceuticals
₹15671 variant(s)
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.