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Corticotropin Injection and Ocular herpes simplex

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

Check result:

Corticotropin Injection <> Ocular herpes simplex

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 should be used cautiously, if at all, in patients with ocular herpes simplex because of the risk of corneal perforation. The manufacturers consider their use to be contraindicated in such setting.

References:

"Product Information. Acthar (corticotropin)." Rhone-Poulenc Rorer, Collegeville, PA.
"Product Information. Cortrosyn (cosyntropin)" Organon, West Orange, NJ.
"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?