Acthrel overview
BRAND NAMES:
Acthrel
Generic Names:
Acthrel
Uses:
Used as part of a test to identify Cushing syndrome.
Therapeutic Classes:
Diagnostic Agent
Forms:
Injectable
How it’s taken:
By injection
What is Acthrel used for?
What form(s) does Acthrel come in?
Injectable
What are common Acthrel dosages?
Solution Reconstituted 100MCG
How to take Acthrel
Injection routeYour doctor will prescribe your dose and schedule. This medicine is given through a needle placed in a vein.
Injection routeA nurse or other health provider will give you this medicine.
Injection routeYour doctor will prescribe your dose and schedule. This medicine is given through a needle placed in a vein.
Injection routeA nurse or other health provider will give you this medicine.
What to do if you miss a dose of Acthrel
Acthrel contraindications - Who shouldn't take Acthrel?
This medicine is not right for everyone. Do not use it if you had an allergic reaction to corticorelin ovine triflutate.
Acthrel warnings
Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
Fast heartbeat, dizziness, lightheadedness
Warmth or redness in your face, neck, arms, or upper chest
Acthrel interactions & what to avoid when taking Acthrel
Some medicines can affect how corticorelin ovine triflutate works. Tell your doctor if you are using dexamethasone or heparin.
Acthrel side effects - How does Acthrel make you feel?
Serious Side Effects
Warmth or redness in your face, neck, arms, or upper chest
Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in your face or hands, swelling or tingling in your mouth or throat, chest tightness, trouble breathing
Fast heartbeat, dizziness, lightheadedness
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