Corticotropin Injection

Corticotropin for injection is a drug that belongs to the group of drugs based on hormones of the anterior pituitary gland. Its international name is Corticotropin, and it may also be known as Zinc-corticotropin suspension.

Corticotropin is a hormone produced by the anterior pituitary gland of the brain. This hormone stimulates the production of corticosteroids in the adrenal cortex, such as cortisol. Cortisol plays an important role in regulating metabolism, the immune system, and stress responses.

Corticotropin injection is used in medicine to treat various diseases associated with insufficient production of corticosteroids. For example, it can be used to treat Addison's disease, which is a disorder of the adrenal cortex that results in cortisol deficiency. In addition, corticotropin can be used for diagnostic studies of adrenal function.

Corticotropin injection is usually given subcutaneously or intramuscularly. The dosage and regimen of use of the drug is determined by the doctor and depends on the specific disease and condition of the patient.

Like any medicine, corticotropin can cause side effects. These may include dizziness, nausea, vomiting, high blood pressure, heart rhythm disturbances and others. Therefore, before using corticotropin for injection, you must consult your doctor and strictly follow his recommendations on dosage and regimen.

Thus, corticotropin injection is an effective drug that is used to treat and diagnose various diseases associated with insufficient production of corticosteroids. However, its use should only be carried out as directed and under the supervision of a physician.