Question 1

Indications?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 2

Dosage?

Accepted Answer

Corticotropin  - Indications, Dosage, Side Effects and Precautions: INJECTION 80 [USP'U]/mL

Question 3

Side Effects?

Accepted Answer

Fluid and Electrolyte Disturbances
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Sodium retention, fluid retention, potassium loss, calcium loss.
Musculoskeletal
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Muscle weakness, loss of muscle mass, pathologic fracture of long bones.
Gastrointestinal
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Inflammation of pancreas, ulcer in esophagus, abdominal distention, peptic ulcer.
Skin
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Impaired wound healing, lesions, increased sweating,﻿‍‍‍‍‍‍​​​‍​​​​​​﻿ pigmentation, thin

Question 4

Warnings?

Accepted Answer

•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

Corticotropin - Indications, Dosage, Side Effects and Precautions

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