Corticotropin (bulk) Side Effects by Likelihood and Severity
COMMON side effects
If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression i
an infection high blood pressure If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression i
a hormone disorder where the body produces high levels of cortisol called Cushing's syndrome water retention mood changes behavioral problems hirsutism, a condition of hair growth on parts of the body normally without hair acne weight gain increased hunger diarrhea irritability INFREQUENT side effects
If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression i
insufficiency of the hypothalamus and pituitary gland low amount of calcium in the blood an increased sodium level in the blood low amount of potassium in the blood high blood sugar If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression i
stuffy nose constipation a skin rash RARE side effects
If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression i
alkalosis pseudotumor cerebri, a condition with high fluid pressure in the brain glaucoma, an increased pressure in the eye clouding of the lens of the eye called cataracts chronic heart failure subdural intracranial hemorrhage bleeding within the skull inflammation of the blood vessels stomach or intestinal ulcer bleeding of the stomach or intestines decreased calcification or density of bone an abscess seizures a condition where the body is unable to maintain adequate blood flow called shock impaired wound healing a significant type of allergic reaction called anaphylaxis pancreatitis portions of the bone in the upper arm to die bone necrosis of the femoral head If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression i
an extreme sense of wellbeing called euphoria optic disk edema bruising under the skin a problem with menstrual periods erythema or redness of skin or mucous membrane thin fragile skin darkening of the skin muscle weakness sensation of spinning or whirling dizziness difficulty sleeping fever low energy excessive sweating temporary redness of face and neck small reddish-purplish pin-point sized spots on skin decreased appetite headache nausea vomiting abdominal bloating reactions at the site of the injection low energy and weakness generalized weakness a feeling of general discomfort called malaise bulging of the eyes Selected from data included with permission and copyrighted by First Databank, Inc. This copyrighted material has been downloaded from a licensed data provider and is not for distribution, except as may be authorized by the applicable terms of use.
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