Cortrophin Gel 80 Unit/Ml Injection Corticotropins Side Effects by Likelihood and Severity

COMMON side effects

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If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression

• An Infection
• High Blood Pressure

If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression

• A Hormone Disorder Where The Body Produces High Levels Of Cortisol Called Cushing's Syndrome
• Acne
• Behavioral Problems
• Diarrhea
• Increased Hunger
• Irritability
• Mood Changes

INFREQUENT side effects

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If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression

• Insufficiency Of The Hypothalamus And Pituitary Gland

If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression

• A Skin Rash
• Constipation
• Stuffy Nose

RARE side effects

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If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression

• A Break Or Fracture Of The Vertebrae Or Back Bones Called A Compression Fracture
• A Broken Bone
• A Condition Where The Body Is Unable To Maintain Adequate Blood Flow Called Shock
• A Significant Type Of Allergic Reaction Called Anaphylaxis
• Alkalosis
• An Abscess
• An Increased Sodium Level In The Blood
• Bleeding Of The Stomach Or Intestines
• Bleeding Within The Skull
• Bone Necrosis Of The Femoral Head
• Chronic Heart Failure
• Decreased Calcification Or Density Of Bone
• Glaucoma, An Increased Pressure In The Eye
• High Blood Sugar
• Impaired Wound Healing
• Inflammation Of The Blood Vessels
• Low Amount Of Calcium In The Blood
• Low Amount Of Potassium In The Blood
• Pancreatitis
• Portions Of The Bone In The Upper Arm To Die
• Pseudotumor Cerebri, A Condition With High Fluid Pressure In The Brain
• Seizures
• Stomach Or Intestinal Ulcer
• Subdural Intracranial Hemorrhage

If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression

• A Disease With Shrinking And Weaker Muscles Called Myopathy
• A Feeling Of General Discomfort Called Malaise
• A Problem With Menstrual Periods
• Abdominal Bloating
• An Extreme Sense Of Wellbeing Called Euphoria
• Bruising Under The Skin
• Bulging Of The Eyes
• Clouding Of The Lens Of The Eye Called Cataracts
• Darkening Of The Skin
• Decreased Appetite
• Difficulty Sleeping
• Dizziness
• Erythema Or Redness Of Skin Or Mucous Membrane
• Excessive Sweating
• Fever
• Generalized Weakness
• Headache
• Hirsutism, A Condition Of Hair Growth On Parts Of The Body Normally Without Hair
• Inflammation Of The Esophagus
• Low Energy
• Low Energy And Weakness
• Muscle Weakness
• Nausea
• Optic Disk Edema
• Reactions At The Site Of The Injection
• Sensation Of Spinning Or Whirling
• Small Reddish-Purplish Pin-Point Sized Spots On Skin
• Temporary Redness Of Face And Neck
• Thin Fragile Skin
• Vomiting
• Water Retention
• Weight Gain