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H.P. Acthar Gel and (+) tuberculin test

Result of checking the interaction of drug H.P. Acthar Gel and disease (+) tuberculin test for safety when used together.

Check result:

H.P. Acthar Gel <> (+) tuberculin test

Relevance: 23.07.2019 Reviewer: Shkutko P.M., M.D., in

When checking interaction based on authoritative sources Drugs.com, Rxlist.com, Webmd.com, Medscape.com there are contraindications or side effects that may cause harm or increase the negative effect from drug use in presence of concomitant diseases.

Consumer:

In patients with latent tuberculosis or tuberculin reactivity, the use of pharmacologic dosages of adrenocorticotropic agents may cause a reactivation of the disease. Close monitoring for signs and symptoms of tuberculosis is recommended if adrenocorticotropic therapy is administered to these patients. During prolonged use, tuberculosis chemoprophylaxis may be considered.

References:

"Product Information. Acthrel (corticorelin)." Ferring Laboratories Inc, Tarrytown, NY.
"Product Information. Cortrosyn (cosyntropin)" Organon, West Orange, NJ.
"Product Information. Acthar (corticotropin)." Rhone-Poulenc Rorer, Collegeville, PA.

H.P. Acthar Gel

Generic Name: corticotropin

Brand Name: Acthar Gel, HP, Acthar, ACTH Gel, ACTH-80, ACTH-40 HP

Synonyms: Acthar Gel, H.P.

What is H.P. Acthar Gel?