InjectionSynacthene 250mg Injection
In Addison's disease Addison's disease, also called adrenal insufficiency, is an uncommon disorder that occurs when your body doesn't produce enough of some very essential hormones required for various body functions. Synacthene 250mg Injection serves as a dia…
About this Medicine
Synacthene 250mg Injection serves as a diagnostic agent for Addison’s disease. It is injected into the body as an injection and this helps to treat the patient accordingly. This medicine is administered by a trained healthcare professional. Some side effects of this agent include hypersensitivity, psychological disturbances, increased intraocular pressure, salt and water retention. Let the doctor know if any of these bother you or do not go away.
How it Works
Synacthene 250mg Injection triggers the release of steroids from the adrenal gland, and therefore it is used as a diagnostic agent for the ACTH stimulation test to assess adrenal gland function.
Key Facts
Chemical Class :: Polypeptides|Habit Forming :: No|Therapeutic Class :: NEURO CNS|Action Class :: Atypical Antipsychotics
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