(KOR ti koe TROE pin) Brand: Acthar Gel, H.P.
• You must not use this medicine if you are allergic to corticotropin, or if you have adrenal insufficiency (Addison's disease), scleroderma, a fungal infection, herpes infection of the eyes, osteoporosis, a stomach ulcer, congestive heart failure, tall blood pressure, last surgery, or if you are allergic to pork.
• Till using corticotropin, speak your doctor about all of your medical conditions, and about all another medicines you are using. There are much another illness that can be affected by corticotropin.
• Your medicine needs may change if you have any unusual stress such as a serious diseases, fever or infection, or if you have surgery or a medical abnormal. Speak your doctor about any such situation that affects you during treatment.
• Do not receive a smallpox vaccine or any "live" vaccine while you are using corticotropin. Vaccines may not work as well while you are using corticotropin.
• Corticotropin can reduce the symptoms of much disorders, but it is not considered a cure for these conditions. Corticotropin is also not expected to slow the progress of any disease.
• Corticotropin is a man-made form of a hormone that occurs naturally in the body.
• Corticotropin is used as part of a medical test to check the functioning of your adrenal glands.
• Corticotropin is also used to treat much various conditions such as allergic disorders, psoriasis and another skin conditions, eye conditions, arthritis, lupus, multiple sclerosis, ulcerative colitis, breathing disorders, and much others.
• Corticotropin may also be used for another purposes not listed in this medicine guide.
• Corticotropin can reduce the symptoms of much disorders, but it is not considered a cure for these conditions. Corticotropin is also not expected to slow the progress of any disease.
• You must not use this medicine if you have:
· adrenal insufficiency (Addison's disease);
· scleroderma;
· a fungal infection anywhere in your body;
· herpes infection of the eyes;
· osteoporosis;
· past or gift stomach ulcer;
· congestive heart failure;
· tall blood pressure;
· if you have recently had surgery; or
· if you are allergic to pork proteins.
• Corticotropin can worsen an infection you already have, or reactivate an infection you recently had. Till using this medicine, speak your doctor about any diseases or infection you have had within the past different weeks.
• Another medical conditions you must speak your doctor about till using corticotropin include:
· liver malady (such as cirrhosis);
· kidney disease;
· a thyroid disorder;
· diabetes;
· a history of tuberculosis;
· a muscle mess such as myasthenia gravis;
· glaucoma or cataracts;
· depression or mental diseases; or
· a stomach or intestinal disorder.
• If you have any of these conditions, you may need a doze adjustment or particular trials to safely use corticotropin.
• FDA pregnancy category C. This medicine may be deleterious to an unborn child. Speak your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant during treatment.
• It is not known whether corticotropin passes into breast milk or if it could harm a nursing child. Do not use this medicine without telling your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.
• Steroids can affect growth in children. Conversation with your doctor if you think your baby is not growing at a usual course while using this medication.
• Use this medicine exactly as it was predesigned for you. Do not use the medicine in larger amounts, or use it for longer than recommended by your doctor. Follow the directions on your prescription label.
• Corticotropin is given as an injection into a muscle or under the skin. Your doctor, nurse, or another healthcare provider will give you this injection. You may be shown how to inject your medication at house. Do not self-inject this medication if you do not fully understand how to give the injection and properly dispose of used needles and syringes.
• When used as in treating a medical condition, corticotropin is sometimes given daily, or each 2 to 3 days. Follow your doctor's instructions.
• Do not inject corticotropin into a vein.
• Use every disposable needle only one time. Throw away used needles in a puncture-proof container (ask your pharmacist where you can get one and how to dispose of it). Hold this container out of the reach of children and pets.
• Your doctor may occasionally change your doze to create certain you get the excellent results from this medication.
• Your medicine needs may change if you have unusual stress such as a serious diseases, fever or infection, or if you have surgery or a medical abnormal. Speak your doctor about any such situation that affects you.
• This medicine can reason you to have unusual results with determined medical trials. Speak any doctor who treats you that you are using corticotropin.
• If you use corticotropin at house, store it in the refrigerator and do not let it to freeze. You may let the medicine to reach room temperature till measuring your doze in a syringe. Then seat the vial back in the refrigerator.
• If you miss a doze or forget to use your medication, contact your doctor or pharmacist for instructions.
• Search abnormal medical attention if you think you have received too many of this medicine.
• A single big doze of corticotropin is not expected to manufacture life-threatening symptoms. However, long-term use could lead to symptoms such as thinning skin, light bruising, changes in the shape or location of body thick (especially in your person, neck, back, and waist), heighten acne or facial hair, menstrual problems, impotence, or loss of interest in sex.
• Do not receive a smallpox vaccine or any "live" vaccine while you are being treated with corticotropin. Vaccines may not work as well while you are using a steroid.
• Avoid drinking alcohol while you are using corticotropin.
• Get abnormal medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your person, lips, tongue, or throat.
• Call your doctor at once if you have a serious side effect such as:
· problems with your vision;
· swelling, rapid weight gain, feeling short of breath;
· severe depression, unusual thoughts or behavior, seizure (convulsions);
· bloody or tarry stools, coughing up blood;
· pancreatitis (severe pain in your upper stomach spreading to your back, nausea and vomiting, quick heart rate);
· low potassium (confusion, uneven heart course, extreme thirst, heighten urination, leg discomfort, muscle weakness or limp feeling); or
· dangerously tall blood pressure (severe headache, blurred vision, buzzing in your ears, anxiety, confusion, chest pain, shortness of breath, uneven heartbeats, seizure).
• Smaller serious side effects may include:
· mood changes;
· acne, dry skin, thinning skin, bruising or discoloration;
· slow wound healing;
· heighten sweating;
· headache, dizziness, spinning sensation;
· upset stomach; or
· changes in the shape or location of body thick (especially in your arms, legs, person, neck, breasts, and waist).
• This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Speak your doctor about any unusual or bothersome side effect. You may message side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
• The next drugs can interact with or may be affected by corticotropin. Speak your doctor if you are using any of these medicines:
· aspirin (used on a daily basis or at tall doses);
· a diuretic (water pill); or
· insulin or diabetes medications you use by mouth.
• This list is not complete and there may be another drugs that can interact with corticotropin. Speak your doctor about all the prescription and over-the-counter medications you use. This includes vitamins, minerals, herbal commodity, and drugs predesigned by another doctors. Do not start using a new medicine without telling your doctor.
• Your pharmacist can provide more information about corticotropin.
Remember, hold this and all another medicines out of the reach of children, never share your medicines with others, and use this medicine only for the indication prescribed.
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