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Corticotropin
How Corticotropin works
Corticotropin is an adrenocorticotropic hormone analogue. It works by stimulating cortex of the adrenal gland to produce more adrenocortical hormones like corticosteroids and glucocorticoids which have anti-inflammatory and other regulatory activities in body..
Side Effects
Fluid retention, Increased appetite, Glucose intolerance, Weight gain, Increased blood pressure, Mood changes, Behavioural changes
Usage
Corticotropin is used in the treatment of infantile spasms.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Is Corticotropin a steroid, cortisol?Corticotropin is not a steroid or cortisol
Q. Corticotropin is another name for?Corticotropin is another name for adrenocorticotropic hormone
Q. Why is Corticotropin administered?Corticotropin is administered to treat infantile spasm (severe fits syndrome) in infants and children under 2 years of age and multiple sclerosis (damaged insulating covers of nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord) in adults. It is also used to treat breathing, blood, arthritis, endocrine, skin or eye problems, bowel inflammation or certain cancers
