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Corticotropin Injection and Diabetes

Result of checking the interaction of drug Corticotropin Injection and disease Diabetes for safety when used together.

Check result:

Corticotropin Injection <> Diabetes

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:

Adrenocorticotropic agents may impair glucose tolerance and cause hyperglycemia. Therapy with these agents should be administered cautiously in patients with diabetes mellitus, glucose intolerance, or a predisposition to hyperglycemia. Patients with diabetes mellitus should be monitored more closely during adrenocorticotropic therapy, and their antidiabetic regimen adjusted accordingly.

References:

"Product Information. Cortrosyn (cosyntropin)" Organon, West Orange, NJ.
"Product Information. Acthar (corticotropin)." Rhone-Poulenc Rorer, Collegeville, PA.
"Product Information. Acthrel (corticorelin)." Ferring Laboratories Inc, Tarrytown, NY.

Corticotropin Injection

Generic Name: corticotropin

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

Synonyms: Corticotropin (Injection)

What is Corticotropin Injection?