| Drug Name |
Corticotropin |
| Drug ID |
BADD_D00531 |
| Description |
Corticotropin (ACTH or adrenocorticotropic hormone) is a polypeptide hormone produced and secreted by the pituitary gland. It is an important player in the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis. |
| Indications and Usage |
Hellman P, Linder F, Hennings J, Hessman O, Eriksson B, Orlefors H, Akerstrom G: Bilateral adrenalectomy for ectopic Cushing's syndrome-discussions on technique and indication. World J Surg. 2006 May;30(5):909-16. |
| Marketing Status |
Prescription; Discontinued |
| ATC Code |
H01AA01 |
| DrugBank ID |
DB01285
|
| KEGG ID |
D00146
|
| MeSH ID |
D000324
|
| PubChem ID |
16132265
|
| TTD Drug ID |
D0R4HQ
|
| NDC Product Code |
61200-004; 38779-1904; 59149-005; 63474-200 |
| Synonyms |
Adrenocorticotropic Hormone | Hormone, Adrenocorticotropic | ACTH (1-39) | ACTH | Corticotrophin | Corticotropin | Corticotropin (1-39) | Corticotrophin (1-39) | Adrenocorticotrophic Hormone | Hormone, Adrenocorticotrophic | 1-39 ACTH | Adrenocorticotropin |
