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Corticotropin
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is a hormone that occurs naturally in the body. It is used as a diagnostic aid to test the adrenal glands. It is also used to treat problems of the eyes, joints, lungs, nervous system, skin, thyroid, and others.
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What should I tell my health care provider before I take this medicine?
They need to know if you have any of these conditions: * adrenal gland disease * heart failure * high blood pressure * infection of fungus, herpes * osteoporosis * peptic ulcer * recent surgery * scleroderma * thyroid disease * an unusual or allergic reaction to corticotropin, corticosteroids, pork proteins, other medicines, foods, dyes, or preservatives * pregnant or trying to get pregnant * breast-feeding |
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Desmopressin
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Desmopressin is a man-made form of a hormone that occurs naturally in the pituitary gland. This hormone is important for many functions including blood flow, blood pressure, kidney function, and regulating how the body uses water. Desmopressin is used to treat bed-wetting, central cranial diabetes insipidus,...
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Sandostatin
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is used to treat acromegaly and to reduce flushing episodes and watery diarrhea caused by cancerous tumors.
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Pitressin
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Vasopressin is a man-made form of a hormone called "anti-diuretic hormone" that is normally secreted by the pituitary gland. In the body, vasopressin acts on the kidneys and blood vessels. Vasopressin helps prevent the loss of water from the body by reducing urine output and helping the kidneys reabsorb...
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Levothyroxine
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is used to treat low thyroid activity and to treat or suppress different types of goiters. Includes levothyroxine side effects, interactions
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Liothyronine
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is a man-made form of a hormone that is normally produced by your thyroid gland to regulate the body's energy and metabolism. Liothyronine is given when the thyroid does not produce enough of this hormone on its own. Liothyronine treats hypothyroidism (low thyroid hormone). Liothyronine...
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Tapazole
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Methimazole prevents the thyroid gland from producing too much thyroid hormone. Methimazole is used to treat hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid). It is also used before thyroid surgery or radioactive iodine treatment.
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Propylthiouracil
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prevents the thyroid gland from producing too much thyroid hormone. Propylthiouracil is used to treat hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid) or Graves' disease. Propylthiouracil may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide. What is the most important information...
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Aminogluetethimide
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Dexamethasone
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is in a class of drugs called steroids. Dexamethasone prevents the release of substances in the body that cause inflammation. Dexamethasone is used to treat many different conditions such as allergic disorders, skin conditions, ulcerative colitis, arthritis, lupus, psoriasis, or breathing...
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Florinef
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Fludrocortisone is in a class of drugs called steroids. Fludrocortisone prevents the release of substances in the body that cause inflammation. Fludrocortisone is used to treat conditions in which the body does not produce enough of its own steroids, such as Addison's disease, and salt-losing adrenogenital...
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http://www.drugs.com/sfx/florinef-acetate-side-effects.html
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Hydrocortisone
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is a steroid medicine that reduces inflammation in the body. The information in this medication guide is specific to hydrocortisone rectal cream or suppository. Hydrocortisone rectal is used to treat itching or swelling caused by hemorrhoids or other inflammatory conditions of the rectum.
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Prednisone
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is in a class of drugs called corticosteroids. Prednisone prevents the release of substances in the body that cause inflammation. Prednisone is used to treat many different conditions such as allergic disorders, skin conditions, ulcerative colitis, arthritis, lupus, psoriasis, or breathing...
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http://www.drugs.com/sfx/prednisone-side-effects.html
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