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H.P. Acthar Gel and Vaccination

Result of checking the interaction of drug H.P. Acthar Gel and disease Vaccination for safety when used together.

Check result:

H.P. Acthar Gel <> Vaccination

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:

The administration of live or live, attenuated vaccines is contraindicated in patients receiving large or immunosuppressive doses of adrenocorticotropic agents. Inactivated viral or bacterial vaccines should be used with caution, since their administration may pose a risk of neurological complications in these patients. Additionally, a diminished or inadequate serum antibody response may be anticipated.

References:

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

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?