What is Corticotropin used for?

This medication is used mainly to diagnose problems with adrenocortical function. It may be used to treat certain conditions caused by allergies, breathing, blood, or endocrine problems; arthritis; skin or eye problems; bowel inflammation; multiple sclerosis; or certain cancers instead or corticosteroids, but corticosteroids are usually preferred since they are less expensive and easy to use.

What pharmaceutical form is Corticotropin available in?

Corticotropin: INJECTION 80 [USP'U]/mL (INTRAMUSCULAR, SUBCUTANEOUS)

What are the side effects of Corticotropin?

Fluid and Electrolyte Disturbances - Sodium retention, fluid retention, potassium loss, calcium loss. Musculoskeletal - Muscle weakness, loss of muscle mass, pathologic fracture of long bones. Gastrointestinal - Inflammation of pancreas, ulcer in esophagus, abdominal distention, peptic ulcer. Skin - Impaired wound healing, lesions, increased sweating, pigmentation, thin, fragile skin, facial redness, acne. Heart - High blood pressure, heart failure, inflammation of

Can Corticotropin be used during pregnancy?

•Long-term use of this medication may cause eye problems, such as cataracts, glaucoma, and optic nerve damage. Do not use it for longer than prescribed. The drug should not be stopped suddenly but should be tapered gradually. It may affect blood sugar, monitor blood sugar regularly. It may lower your body's ability to fight infection or illnesses, especially if you use it for an extended period of time. Caution should be exercised in children, pregnant women.

What precautions should be taken with Corticotropin?

•Long-term use of this medication may cause eye problems, such as cataracts, glaucoma, and optic nerve damage. Do not use it for longer than prescribed. The drug should not be stopped suddenly but should be tapered gradually. It may affect blood sugar, monitor blood sugar regularly. It may lower your body's ability to fight infection or illnesses, especially if you use it for an extended period of time. Caution should be exercised in children, pregnant women.

What ATC class does Corticotropin belong to?

Corticotropin: ATC H01AA01. ATC is the WHO Anatomical Therapeutic Chemical classification — it groups drugs by organ system and pharmacological mechanism.

OTC

Corticotropin

80 [USP'U]/mL, Injection

INN: CORTICOTROPIN

Data updated: 2026-05-03

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Form

INJECTION

Dosage

80 [USP'U]/mL

Route

INTRAMUSCULAR, SUBCUTANEOUS

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