Corticotropin Benefits & Uses

Corticotropin is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

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

Increased blood pressure
Constipation (Read More - Home remedies for constipation)

Mild

Weight gain
Fever (Read More - Home remedies for fever)

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?

It is not known what effect Corticotropin will have on pregnant women, because no research work has been carried out on this till date.

Unknown
Is the use of Corticotropin safe during breastfeeding?

There is no research available on the side effects of Corticotropin in breastfeeding women. Therefore, its impact is unknown.

Unknown
What is the effect of Corticotropin on the Kidneys?

Corticotropin may have mild side effects on the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Corticotropin on the Liver?

There may be an adverse effect on the liver after taking Corticotropin. If you observe any side effects on your body then stop taking this drug. Take this medicine again only if your doctor advises you to do so.

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

Rotavirus Vaccine (Live Attenuated)

Amphotericin B

Spironolactone

Triamterene

Digoxin

Metformin

Glimepiride

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 -

Peptic Ulcer
Infections
Heart Failure
Diabetes
Myasthenia Gravis
Electrolyte Imbalance

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 will not make you feel sleepy or drowsy. So you drive or operate machinery safely.

Safe
Is it safe?

Corticotropin should be used only after doctor's advice.

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

No, Corticotropin is not used to treat mental disorders.

No

Corticotropin Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Corticotropin

There isn't any research available on the side effects of taking Corticotropin with food.

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Corticotropin

Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Corticotropin.

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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