Uses, Dosage & Side Effects: Cortrosyn Injection
Cortrosyn Injection
| Generic name | Cosyntropin |
|---|---|
| Drug class | Corticotropin (ACTH diagnostic agent) |
| Forms | Lyophilized powder for injection, 0.25 mg per vial, to be mixed into a solution before use |
Cortrosyn is a man-made (synthetic) version of a natural hormone called adrenocorticotropic hormone, or ACTH, which is normally made by the pituitary gland. It is given as an injection by a healthcare professional as part of a medical test, not as a treatment you take on your own.
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- Don't start, stop, or change a dose on your own
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