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Acthar and Adrenal insufficiency
Result of checking the interaction of drug Acthar and disease Adrenal insufficiency for safety when used together.
Check result:
Acthar <> Adrenal insufficiency
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 use of adrenocorticotropic agents is contraindicated in patients with primary adrenocortical insufficiency because of the lack of adrenal responsiveness.
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.
Acthar
Generic Name: corticotropin
Brand Name: Acthar, Acthar Gel, HP, ACTH Gel, ACTH-80, ACTH-40 HP
Synonyms: n.a.
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