Corticotropin (ACTH)
別名: Acthar, Adrenomone, H.P. Acthar Gel
Your veterinarian is using this medication to perform an **ACTH stimulation test**, which evaluates how well your pet's adrenal glands are functioning. - **The Procedure**: The test involves drawing a baseline blood sample, giving an injection of the hormone, and then drawing another blood sample 1 to 2 hours later (or longer in horses). - **Safety**: > **Note:** This is a very safe diagnostic test. Side effects from a single dose are extremely rare. - **Preparation**: Ensure your veterinarian knows about all medications your pet is taking, especially any steroid medications (like hydrocortisone creams or pills), as these can interfere with the test results.
劑量必須由獸醫按你寵物的個別情況決定。切勿在沒有獸醫指導下給予人類藥物或其他寵物的處方藥。
用途
- ACTH Stimulation Test
- ACTH Stimulation Test
- ACTH deficiency or primary bovine ketosis
- ACTH Stimulation Test
- ACTH Stimulation Test
- ACTH Stimulation Test
- ACTH Stimulation Test
- ACTH Stimulation Test
給藥方式
可能的副作用
- Fluid and electrolyte disturbances (with prolonged/chronic use)
- Hypersensitivity reactions (rare)
注意事項與禁忌
- Hypersensitivity to porcine proteins
- Intravenous (IV) administration of the repository gel formulation
- Do not administer the repository gel form intravenously (IV). Use cautiously during pregnancy (FDA Category C); it may be embryocidal, and benefits must outweigh risks. If used chronically (rare in veterinary medicine), potassium supplementation may be required.
藥物相互作用
- Anticholinesterases (e.g., pyridostigmine): May antagonize effects in patients with myasthenia gravis
- Diuretics: May increase electrolyte loss (e.g., hypokalemia) if used chronically
- Glucocorticoids (hydrocortisone, cortisone): Exogenous administration on the day of the test will cross-react with cortisol assays and invalidate test results
常見問題
Corticotropin (ACTH)用於寵物有甚麼用途？
Your veterinarian is using this medication to perform an **ACTH stimulation test**, which evaluates how well your pet's adrenal glands are functioning. - **The Procedure**: The test involves drawing a baseline blood sample, giving an injection of the hormone, and then drawing another blood sample 1 to 2 hours later (or longer in horses). - **Safety**: > **Note:** This is a very safe diagnostic test. Side effects from a single dose are extremely rare. - **Preparation**: Ensure your veterinarian knows about all medications your pet is taking, especially any steroid medications (like hydrocortisone creams or pills), as these can interfere with the test results.
Corticotropin (ACTH)對我的寵物安全嗎？
劑量必須由獸醫按你寵物的個別情況決定。切勿在沒有獸醫指導下給予人類藥物或其他寵物的處方藥。
本文僅供一般健康教育，不能取代專業獸醫意見。如寵物身體不適，請諮詢獸醫。