Corticotropin



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Corticotropin Information



Corticotropin Benefits & Uses

Corticotropin is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Corticotropin Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group Dosage
Adult
  • Disease: Ankylosing spondylitis
  • Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician
  • Single Maximum Dose: 80 iu
  • Dosage Route: Parenteral
  • Frequency: doctor administered
  • Course Duration: As directed by the doctor
  • Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric
  • Disease: Ankylosing spondylitis
  • Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician
  • Single Maximum Dose: 80 iu
  • Dosage Route: Parenteral
  • Frequency: doctor administered
  • Course Duration: As directed by the doctor
  • Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)
  • Disease: Ankylosing spondylitis
  • Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician
  • Single Maximum Dose: 80 iu
  • Dosage Route: Parenteral
  • Frequency: doctor administered
  • Course Duration: As directed by the doctor
  • Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
2 - 12 years (Child)
  • Disease: Ankylosing spondylitis
  • Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician
  • Single Maximum Dose: 80 iu
  • Dosage Route: Parenteral
  • Frequency: doctor administered
  • Course Duration: As directed by the doctor
  • Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Infant (1 month to 2 years)
  • Disease: West syndrome
  • Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician
  • Single Maximum Dose: 40 iu
  • Dosage Route: Parenteral
  • Frequency: 2 daily
  • Course Duration: 2 weeks
  • Special Instructions: usual dose can be given by body surface area 75 units/m2
Neonates (0 to 1 month)
  • Disease: West syndrome
  • Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician
  • Single Maximum Dose: 40 iu
  • Dosage Route: Parenteral
  • Frequency: 2 daily
  • Course Duration: 2 weeks
  • Special Instructions: usual dose can be given by body surface area 75 units/m2


Corticotropin Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Corticotropin is used -

Moderate

Mild

Common

  • Increased appetite

Unknown

  • Fluid retention
  • Glucose Intolerance
  • Behavioural Changes
  • Mood swings
  • Swelling

Corticotropin Related Warnings

  • Is the use of Corticotropin safe for pregnant women?


    Side effects of Corticotropin during pregnancy are not known because scientific research on this topic hasn't been done.

    Unknown
  • Is the use of Corticotropin safe during breastfeeding?


    Information about safety of Corticotropin for women who are breastfeeding is not available since scientific research on this is yet to be done.

    Unknown
  • What is the effect of Corticotropin on the Kidneys?


    Corticotropin rarely affects the kidneys.

    Mild
  • What is the effect of Corticotropin on the Liver?


    Corticotropin may cause harmful effects on liver. if you feel it's having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.

    Moderate
  • What is the effect of Corticotropin on the Heart?


    Effects of Corticotropin on heart can be severe. It is not safe to use without doctor's advice.

    Severe


Severe Interaction of Corticotropin with Other Drugs

Corticotropin should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Moderate



Corticotropin Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Corticotropin unless your doctor advises you to do so -



Frequently asked Questions about Corticotropin

  • Is this Corticotropin habit forming or addictive?


    No, you will not get addicted to Corticotropin.

    No
  • Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?


    Corticotropin does not cause dizziness or sleep, so you can drive a vehicle or operate machinery also.

    Safe
  • Is it safe?


    Yes, Corticotropin is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.

    Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
  • Is it able to treat mental disorders?


    Corticotropin is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.

    No

Corticotropin Interactions with Food and Alcohol

  • Interaction between Food and Corticotropin


    Information is not available on the interaction of any foods with Corticotropin, due to a lack of research on this.

    Unknown
  • Interaction between Alcohol and Corticotropin


    No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Corticotropin with alcohol will be.

    Unknown


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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience


References

KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 243-244



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