Generic Name: Corticotropin (kor ti koe TROE pin)
Brand Name: Acthar
FDA Approved: 1952
Acthar is rated 8.2/10
Uses of Acthar:
It is used to treat MS (multiple sclerosis).
It is used to treat infantile spasms.
Usual Adult Dose for Multiple Sclerosis
80 to 120 units daily IM or subcutaneously for 2 to 3 weeks
Comments:
-Frequency and dose should be individualized based on severity of disease and response of patient.
-Clinical trials have shown this drug to be effective in speeding the resolution of acute exacerbations; however, there is no evidence that it affects the ultimate outcome or natural history of the disease.
Use: For the treatment of acute exacerbations of multiple sclerosis.
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