What drug class is corticotropin?

corticotropin is classified as a Adrenocorticotropic Hormone.

Is there a generic version of corticotropin?

Yes, generic versions of corticotropin are available. See the Exact Equivalents section above for FDA-rated generic alternatives.

How does corticotropin work?

corticotropin mechanism of action information is available in the Drug Information section of this page.

Corticotropin

Also sold as: Acthar, Cortrophin

Adrenocorticotropic HormonePrescription OnlyGeneric Available

Related Medications

Important: Only drugs listed as "Exact Equivalents" (FDA AB-rated) are confirmed interchangeable. All other listings are for informational reference only and do NOT indicate that drugs can be substituted without a physician's explicit guidance.

Same Pharmacologic Class

These drugs share a pharmacologic classification but are NOT interchangeable. Listing here does not imply clinical equivalence. A physician must evaluate each drug individually for the patient's specific condition.

Classification: Adrenocorticotropic Hormone (source: RxClass/NLM)

cosyntropinAdrenocorticotropic HormoneSame Class

Insurance Coverage User-Reported

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No community coverage data yet for corticotropin.

Coverage data submission coming soon.

Drug Information

Indications & Uses

USES TAKE 15 MINUTES BEFORE MEALS

Dosage & Administration

DIRECTIONS Take 15 minutes before meals Adults : 20 drops in a little water, 2 times per day

Warnings & Precautions

WARNINGS Stop use and ask doctor if symptoms persist more than 5 days. If pregnant or breast-feeding ask a health professional before use. Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away. Contains ethyl alcohol 30%

Verify with Primary Sources

Always verify clinical information with authoritative sources.

DailyMed (NLM/NIH)FDA-approved drug labeling↗FDA Orange BookTherapeutic equivalence data↗RxNorm (NLM/NIH)Drug nomenclature & relationships↗