Miscellaneous diagnostic tests:
Indications for: CORTROSYN
For use in the screening of patients presumed to have adrenocortical insufficiency.
Adults and Children:
Give by IV, IM inj or IV infusion over 4–8hrs. <2yrs: 0.125mg. ≥2yrs: Usual range: 0.25–0.75mg.
CORTROSYN Warnings/Precautions:
Patients with raised bilirubin or where plasma contains free hemoglobin: falsely high fluorescence measurements may result. Pregnancy (Cat.C). Nursing mothers.
CORTROSYN Classification:
Synthetic ACTH.
CORTROSYN Interactions:
May accentuate the electrolyte loss associated with diuretics. May exhibit abnormally high plasma cortisol levels if patients taking cortisone, hydrocortisone, spironolactone, estrogens.
Adverse Reactions:
Hypersensitivity reactions (eg, rare, but possible), bradycardia, tachycardia, hypertension, peripheral edema, rash.
How Supplied:
Vials—10
