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Medicine Details

Acton Prolongatum 60IU Injection

Manufacturer: Ferring Pharmaceuticals

Salt Composition: Corticotropin (60IU)

Medicine Type: allopathy

Introduction: In Infantile spasms Infantile spasms or seizures (fits), occur in babies, that make muscles in the arms and legs stiff and bend the baby's head forward. Babies may also have slow development or loss of skills (like babbling, sitting, or crawling) if these spasms are left untreated. 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.

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

Description: Acton Prolongatum 60IU Injection is an adrenocorticotropic hormone analogue. It is used in the treatment of infantile spasms. 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. 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.

How to Use: 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. .

Safety Advice: - Alcohol : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR - It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Acton Prolongatum 60IU Injection. Please consult your doctor. - Pregnancy : 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. - Breast feeding : SAFE IF PRESCRIBED - 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. - Driving : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR - 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. - Kidney : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR - There is limited information available on the use of Acton Prolongatum 60IU Injection in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor. - Liver : 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.

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Packaging: Vial

Packaging Type:

Primary Use: Infantile spasms

Alcohol Interaction: CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Pregnancy Interaction:

Lactation Interaction: SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Driving Interaction:

Kidney Interaction: CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Liver Interaction: CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR