Corticotropin
Generic name: corticotropin [ KOR-ti-koe-TROE-pin ]
Brand names: Acthar Gel, H.P., Acthar, Acthar Gel, H.P.,
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Dosage form: injectable solution (80 units/mL)
Drug class:Corticotropin
What is corticotropin?
Corticotropin 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.
Corticotropin is also used to treat infantile spasms in children younger than 2 years old.
Corticotropin can reduce the symptoms of many disorders, but it is not a cure for these conditions. Corticotropin is also not expected to slow the progress of any disease.
Corticotropin may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Warnings
You should not use corticotropin 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 corticotropin 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 insufficien
