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Acton Prolongatum 60IU Injection

by Ferring Pharmaceuticals

Salt CompositionCorticotropin (60IU)

₹2473₹2226

(vial of 5 ml injection)

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Introduction to Acton Prolongatum 60IU Injection

Acton Prolongatum 60IU Injection is given as an injection into the skin or muscles under the supervision of a doctor. It should be taken as your doctors advice. The dose and how often you take it depends on what you are taking it for. Your doctor will decide how much you need to improve your symptoms. You should take this medicine for as long as it is prescribed for you.

The most common side effects of this medicine include fluid retention, increased appetite, glucose intolerance, and high blood pressure. If these bother you or appear serious, let your doctor know. There may be ways of reducing or preventing them.

Before taking this medicine, tell your doctor if you have ever had high blood pressure, or heart problems or had liver or kidney disease. Your doctor should also know about all other medicines you are taking as many of these may make this medicine less effective or change the way it works. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.

Safety Advice for Acton Prolongatum 60IU Injection

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It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Acton Prolongatum 60IU Injection. Please consult your doctor.

Acton Prolongatum 60IU Injection may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

Acton Prolongatum 60IU Injection is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.

It is not known whether Acton Prolongatum 60IU Injection alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.

There is limited information available on the use of Acton Prolongatum 60IU Injection in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.

There is limited information available on the use of Acton Prolongatum 60IU Injection in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

How Acton Prolongatum 60IU Injection works

<div>Corticotropin is an adrenocorticotropic hormone analogue. It works by stimulating cortex of the adrenal gland to produce more adrenocortical hormones like corticosteroids and glucocorticoids which have anti-inflammatory and other regulatory activities in body.</div>.

How To Use Acton Prolongatum 60IU Injection

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

Side Effects Of Acton Prolongatum 60IU Injection

Edema (swelling)
Increased appetite
Glucose intolerance
Weight gain
High blood pressure
Mood changes
Behavioural changes

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FAQ's on Acton Prolongatum 60IU Injection

Is Acton Prolongatum a steroid, cortisol?

Acton Prolongatum is not a steroid or cortisol

Acton Prolongatum is another name for?

Acton Prolongatum is another name for adrenocorticotropic hormone

Why is Acton Prolongatum administered?

Acton Prolongatum is administered to treat infantile spasm (severe fits syndrome) in infants and children under 2 years of age and multiple sclerosis (damaged insulating covers of nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord) in adults. It is also used to treat breathing, blood, arthritis, endocrine, skin or eye problems, bowel inflammation or certain cancers

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