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Acton 60IU Injection

Manufactured By Ferring Pharmaceuticals

Composition Corticotropin (60IU)

Rs 1410.76

MRP Rs 1567.51

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( 5 ml in 1 vial )

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Information about Acton 60IU Injection

Description:

Uses / Indications:

Acton 60IU Injection is used in the treatment of infantile spasms.

Interactions / Warnings:

Pregnancy interaction:

Acton 60IU Injection may be unsafe to use during pregnancy.Animal studies have shown adverse effects on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. The benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk. Please consult your doctor.

Expert advice:

Consult your doctor if you have diabetes, glaucoma (increased pressure inside the eye that causes visual problems), diarrhoea, myasthenia gravis (periodic muscle weakness), low thyroid level, liver cirrhosis (chronic liver disease), patients with risk of osteoporosis (porous and thin bones), have measles, tuberculosis, chickenpox or shingles.Seek medical advice if you suffer from high blood pressure, salt and water retention, signs of infection, heart or gastrointestinal problem after taking corticotropin.Take precautions while withdrawing from corticotropin therapy as you may develop the symptoms of Cushing syndrome (fatigue, loss of appetite, lethargy, weakness, low blood pressure, abdominal pain).Do not take any vaccines during corticotropin treatment.Do not stop corticotropin treatment abruptly and without consulting your doctor. Do not use corticotropin longer than prescribed.Tell your doctor if you are or planning to become pregnant or are breastfeeding.

Side Effects:

Fluid retention, Increased appetite, Glucose intolerance, Weight gain, Increased blood pressure, Mood changes, Behavioural changes.

How to use:

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

How it 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..

Faq for medicine:

Is Acton a steroid : Acton is not a steroid or cortisol|Acton is another name for? : Acton is another name for adrenocorticotropic hormone|Why is Acton administered? : Acton 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

Medicine interaction:

Available Substitutes

Acton Prolongatum 60IU In

Ferring Pharmaceuticals

Rs 1768.01 Rs 1964.46

10% OFF