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Corticotropin
Uses
Corticotropin is used in the treatment of infantile spasms.
How it Works
How Corticotropin Works Corticotropin is an adrenocorticotropic hormone analogue. It functions by stimulating the cortex of the adrenal gland to produce increased levels of adrenocortical hormones, such as corticosteroids and glucocorticoids, which have anti-inflammatory and other regulatory activities in the body.
Side Effects
Common side effects of corticotropin include increased appetite, weight gain, high blood pressure, mood changes, behavioral changes, infection, seizure, and fluid retention.
Expert Advice
- 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 levels
- Liver cirrhosis (chronic liver disease)
- Risk of osteoporosis (porous and thin bones)
- Measles
- Tuberculosis
- Chickenpox
- Shingles
- Seek medical advice if you experience:
- High blood pressure
- Salt and water retention
- Signs of infection
- Heart or gastrointestinal problems after taking corticotropin
- Take precautions while withdrawing from corticotropin therapy, as you may develop symptoms of Cushing syndrome, including:
- 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.
- Inform your doctor if you are, or planning to become, pregnant or are breastfeeding.
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