Acthrel (Intravenous)

Generic name:corticorelin ovine triflutate (intravenous route) [ kor-ti-koe-REL-in-OH-vine-TRYE-floo-tate ]
Drug class:Corticotropin

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Apr 14, 2022.

Commonly used brand name(s)

In the U.S.

• Acthrel

Available Dosage Forms:

• Powder for Solution

Therapeutic Class: Diagnostic Agent

Uses for Acthrel

Corticorelin ovine triflutate injection is used as part of a test to identify Cushing syndrome.

This medicine is to be given by or under the supervision of your doctor.

Before using Acthrel

In deciding to use a diagnostic test, any risks of the test must be weighed against the good it will do. This is a decision you and your doctor will make. Also, other things may affect test results. For this test, the following should be considered:

Allergies

Tell your doctor if you have ever had any unusual or allergic reaction to this medicine or any other medicines. Also tell your health care professional if you have any other types of allergies, such as to foods, dyes, preservatives, or animals. For non-prescription products, read the label or package ingredients carefully.

Pediatric

Appropriate studies performed to date have not demonstrated pediatric-specific problems that would limit the usefulness of Acthrel® in children.

Geriatric

No information is available on the relationship of age to the effects of Acthrel® in geriatric patients.

Breastfeeding

There are no adequate studies in women for determining infant risk when using this medication during breastfeeding. Weigh the potential benefits against the potential risks before taking this medication while breastfeeding.

Interactions with medicines

Although certain medicines should not be used together at all, in other cases two different medicines may be used together even if an interaction might occur. In these cases, your doctor may want to change the dose, or other precautions may be necessary. Tell your healthcare professional if you are taking any other prescription or nonprescription (over-the-counter [OTC]) medicine.

Interactions with food/tobacco/alcohol

Certain medicines should not be used at or around the time of eating food or eating certain types of food since interactions may occur. Using alcohol or tobacco with certain medicines may also cause interactions to occur. Discuss with your healthcare professional the use of your medicine with food, alcohol, or tobacco.

Proper use of Acthrel

A nurse or other trained health professional will give you this medicine in a hospital. This medicine is given through a needle placed in one of your veins.