Acthar is a highly purified sterile preparation of adrenocorticotropic hormone in 16% gelatin to provide a prolonged release after subcutaneous or intramuscular injection.1
*Dosage and frequency should be individualized according to the medical condition, severity of the disease, and initial response of the patient.1
Acthar should not be given intravenously. Prolonged use may lead to adrenal insufficiency or recurrent symptoms, which make it difficult to stop treatment. It may be necessary to taper the dose and gradually discontinue.
Watch step-by-step instructions on how to inject Acthar subcutaneously.
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Watch step-by-step instructions on how to inject Acthar intramuscularly.
Acthar is indicated during an exacerbation or as maintenance therapy in selected cases of systemic lupus erythematosus.
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H.P. Acthar® Gel (repository corticotropin injection) is an adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) analogue used for:
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1. Injecting Acthar: Introduction
2. Getting Started With Acthar
3. Preparing the Dose Ordered For You
4. Preparing to Inject
5. Drawing Up Acthar Into the Syringe
6. Choosing Where to Inject
7. Injecting Subcutaneously
8. Disposing of Used Materials
9. Storing Acthar
10. Patient Support Services
11. Important Safety Information
3. Preparing the Dose Ordered for You
7. Injecting Intramuscularly
1. La inyección de Acthar: Introducción
2. Los primeros pasos con Acthar03:15
3. Preparación de la dosis prescrita
4. Preparación para la inyección
5. Toma de Acthar con la jeringa
6. Elección del lugar dónde inyectar
7. Inyección subcutánea de Acthar
8. Cómo deshacerse de los materiales utilizados
9. Almacenamiento de Acthar
10. Servicios de apoyo a pacientes
11. Información importante para los pacientes
2. Los primeros pasos con Acthar
3. Preparación de la dosis prescrita01:23
4. Preparación para la inyección1:16
7. Inyección intramuscular de Acthar