Tetracosactrin (Tetracosactrin)
Overview of Tetracosactrin
Tetracosactrin is a synthetic polypeptide. Tetracosactrin is used as a test of adrenal function and for the treatment of inflammatory or degenerative disorders.
Indication of Tetracosactrin
Tetracosactrin is primarily indicated in conditions like Crohn's disease, Investigation of adrenocortical function, Juvenile chronic arthritis, Multiple sclerosis, Osteoarthritis, Rheumatoid arthritis, Ulcerative colitis.
Contraindication of Tetracosactrin
Tetracosactrin is contraindicated in conditions like Asthma,Cushing's syndrome,Heart failure,Peptic ulcer,Psychosis,Infections,Hypersensitivity.
Side Effects of Tetracosactrin
The severe or irreversible adverse effects of Tetracosactrin, which give rise to further complications include Hypertension, Diabetes, Osteoporosis, Growth retardation.,Tetracosactrin produces potentially life-threatening effects which include Anaphylaxis. which are responsible for the discontinuation of Tetracosactrin therapy.,The signs and symptoms that are produced after the acute overdosage of Tetracosactrin include Hyperglycemia.,The symptomatic adverse reactions produced by Tetracosactrin are more or less tolerable and if they become severe, they can be treated symptomatically, these include Pain, Bruising, Acne, Hirsutism, Menstrual irregularity, Skin atrophy.
Precautions of Tetracosactrin
Avoid tetracosactrin in patients with history of allergic disorder such as asthma. Self administration is not recommended.