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Cortrosyn Prescribing Information: Indications & Dosage

CORTROSYN (cosyntropin) Sequence of Amino Acids - Illustration

CORTROSYN™ (cosyntropin) for Injection is intended for use as a diagnostic agent in the screening of patients presumed to have ad-renocortical insufficiency. Because of its rapid effect on the adrenal cortex it may be utilized to perform a 30-minute test of adrenal func-tion (plasma cortisol response) as an office or outpatient procedure, using only 2 venipunctures (see DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION section).

Severe hypofunction of the pituitary - adrenal axis is usually associ-ated with subnormal plasma cortisol values but a low basal level is not p...

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What is Cortrosyn Prescribing Information?

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What is Consumer information?

A concise overview of the drug for the patient or caregiver from First DataBank.

Cortrosyn Consumer Information: Uses

Consult your pharmacist.

HOW TO USE: Consult your pharmacist.

SIDE EFFECTS: Consult your pharmacist.

In the US -

Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

In Canada - Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to Health Canada at 1-866-234-2345.

PRECAUTIONS: Consult your pharmacist.

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What is Cortrosyn Consumer Information?

Warnings - Uses - How to Use - Side Effects - Precautions - Drug Interactions and More

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