Acthar Gel, H.P.
Generic name:corticotropin [ KOR-ti-koe-TROE-pin ]
Brand names: Acthar Gel, H.P.
Drug class:Corticotropin
What is Acthar Gel, H.P.?
Acthar Gel, H.P. is a hormone that is used to treat many different conditions such as multiple sclerosis, psoriatic or rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, lupus, severe allergic reactions, breathing disorders, and inflammatory conditions of the eyes.
Acthar Gel, H.P. is also used to treat infantile spasms in children younger than 2 years old.
Acthar Gel, H.P. can reduce the symptoms of many disorders, but it is not a cure for these conditions. This medicine is also not expected to slow the progress of any disease.
Acthar Gel, H.P. may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Warnings
You should not use Acthar Gel, H.P. if you have a fungal infection, herpes infection of the eyes, uncontrolled high blood pressure, scleroderma, osteoporosis, adrenal insufficiency (Addison's disease), a past or present stomach ulcer, congestive heart failure, recent surgery, if you are allergic to pork proteins, or if you are scheduled to receive a vaccine.
Before taking this medicine
You should not use Acthar Gel, H.P. if you are allergic to it, or if you have:
a fungal infection anywhere in your body;
herpes infection of the eyes;
untreated or uncontrolled high blood pressure;
scleroderma;
osteoporosis;
adrenal insufficiency (Addison's disease);
a past or present stomach ulcer;
congestive heart failure;
if you are allergic to pork proteins;
if you have recently had surgery; or
if you are scheduled to receive a vaccine.
Acthar Gel, H.P. can worsen an infection you already have, or reactivate an infection you recently had. Before using Acthar Gel, H.P., tell your doctor about any illness or infection you have had within the past several weeks.
Acthar Gel, H.P. should not be used in a child younger than 2 who has an infection that was passed from the m...
