Tetracosactide: View Uses, Side Effects and Medicines

Tetracosactide

INFORMATION ABOUT TETRACOSACTIDE

Tetracosactide Uses

Tetracosactide is used in diagnosis of Addison's disease.

How Tetracosactide works

Tetracosactide triggers the release of steroids from the adrenal gland, and therefore it is used as a diagnostic agent for the ACTH stimulation test to assess adrenal gland function.

Common side effects of Tetracosactide

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common

Hypersensitivity, Psychotic disorder, Increased intraocular pressure, Salt and water retention

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18 May 2023 | 04:15 PM (UTC)

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Medicine brands for Tetracosactide

Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd

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Expert advice for Tetracosactide

Inform your doctor immediately if you experience any allergic symptoms like rash, itching, difficulty breathing, or swelling of the face, lips, or tongue.
Do not receive any immunization or vaccination without your doctor’s approval while taking Tetracosactide.
If you suffer an injury requiring medical help or are going to have surgery either during treatment with Tetracosactide or within one year after treatment has stopped, tell the doctor, surgeon or anesthetist about this medicine.
Avoid driving or operating machinery or doing activities that require you to be alert until you know how this medicine affects you.
Tetracosactide may make you more susceptible to infections, thus, avoid close contact with anyone with an infectious disease.

Frequently asked questions for Tetracosactide

Q. What is Tetracosactide used for?

Tetracosactide is used as a diagnostic test to find out if the adrenal glands, small glands next to the kidneys, are working as well as they should.

Q. How is Tetracosactide given?

Tetracosactide is given as an injection into the muscles by your doctor or a nurse.

Q. For how long should Tetracosactide be given?

For diagnostic test use, you will be given a single injection of Tetracosactide. You will have two blood samples taken, one before the injection and the other 30 minutes after the injection. These blood samples will show whether your adrenal glands are functioning normally or not. For therapeutic use, Tetracosactide will not cure your condition but it may relieve some of the symptoms. The injections can be continued for as long as they are beneficial.

Q. What will happen if I miss a dose of Tetracosactide?

As a doctor or nurse will be administering this medicine, you are unlikely to miss a dose. If you have any doubts, consult your doctor or nurse.

Q. Can I take other medicines along with taking Tetracosactide?

It is advisable to inform your doctor if you are taking medications for diabetes, high blood pressure, and convulsions before the start of the treatment with Tetracosactide. It may be necessary to change the dose or in some cases to stop the medicine.