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Acthar Gel, H.P. and Adrenal insufficiency

Result of checking the interaction of drug Acthar Gel, H.P. and disease Adrenal insufficiency for safety when used together.

Check result:
Acthar Gel, H.P. <> 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 Gel, H.P.

Generic Name: corticotropin

Brand Name: Acthar Gel, HP, Acthar, ACTH Gel, ACTH-80, ACTH-40 HP

Synonyms: H.P. Acthar Gel

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