Tetracosactide
Information about Tetracosactide
Tetracosactide Uses
Tetracosactide is used in diagnosis of Addison's disease.
How Tetracosactide works
Tetracosactide 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.
Common side effects of Tetracosactide
Hypersensitivity, Psychotic disorder, Increased intraocular pressure, Salt and water retention
Available Medicine for Tetracosactide
Expert advice for Tetracosactide
- 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 Tetracosactide.
- If you suffer an injury requiring medical help or are going to have surgery either during treatment with Tetracosactide 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.
- Tetracosactide may make you more susceptible to infections, thus, avoid close contact with anyone with an infectious disease.