Manufacturer: Ferring Pharmaceuticals
Salt Composition : Corticotropin(60IU)
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 doctor's 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.
Acton Prolongatum 60IU Injection helps stimulate release of those hormones in babies, that help to treat infantile spasms and also prevents its associated complications. It is given as an injection by a doctor or nurse. Follow your doctor's instuctions carefully.
Corticotropin is a diagnostic agent used in the screening of patients presumed to have adrenocortical insufficiency. Corticotropin (ACTH or adrenocorticotropic hormone) is a polypeptide hormone produced and secreted by the pituitary gland. It is an important player in the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis.
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 side effects of Acton Prolongatum
Edema (swelling)
Increased appetite
Glucose intolerance
Weight gain
High blood pressure
Mood changes
Behavioral changes
TB involving the lungs.
inactive tuberculosis.
herpes simplex infection of the eye.
an infection due to a fungus.
an infection.
a condition with low thyroid hormone levels.
diabetes.
a hormone disorder where the body produces high levels of cortisol called Cushing's syndrome.
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.
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Acton Prolongatum 60IU Injection. 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.
This medication is used to treat a certain type of seizure in children (infantile spasms). This medication is also used to treat conditions such as multiple sclerosis, arthritis, lupus, eye conditions, skin/kidney/lung diseases, and immune system disorders.
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adrenal insufficiency.
electrolyte imbalance.
fluid retention.
GI perforation.
hyperadrenocorticism.
infections.
ocular herpes simplex.
Kindly do not self administer.
Store in a refrigerator (2 - 8°C). Do not freeze.
Acton Prolongatum 60IU Injection is used in the treatment of infantile spasms (seizures) in babies and children.
Inform your doctor if your child is allergic to any kind of food, dyes, preservatives, etc.
If your child is taking any other medicines, give complete details to the doctor.
Inform your child's doctor if he/she has medical problems like congenital (inborn) infections or congestive heart failure.
Acton Prolongatum 60IU Injection is given as a shot under the skin or into one of the muscles by a healthcare professional.
It is very important that your doctor check your child's progress at regular visits to make sure that this medicine is working properly.
This medicine may increase the risk of developing infections. Check with your child's doctor immediately if you think he/she gets a fever or chills, cough or hoarseness, or painful or difficult urination.
This medicine may cause changes in mood and behavior. Check with your doctor if your child has trouble sleeping, feeling depressed or irritable, mood swings, or other changes in behavior.
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
