Synacthene 250mg Injection serves as a diagnostic agent for Addison???s disease. It is injected into the body as an injection and this helps to treat the patient accordingly.This medicine is administered by a trained healthcare professional. Some side effects of this agent include hypersensitivity, psychological disturbances, increased intraocular pressure, salt and water retention. Let the doctor know if any of these bother you or do not go away.

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

'- Alcohol : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Synacthene 250mg Injection. Please consult your doctor.

- Pregnancy : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of Synacthene 250mg Injection during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.

- Breast feeding : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of Synacthene 250mg Injection during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.

- Driving : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether Synacthene 250mg Injection alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.It may cause dizziness in some people, do not drive if you experience any such symptoms.

- Kidney : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited information available on the use of Synacthene 250mg Injection in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.

- Liver : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited information available on the use of Synacthene 250mg Injection in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

If you miss a dose of Synacthene 250mg Injection, consult your doctor.

vial of 1 ml Injection

Chemical Class :: Polypeptides
Habit Forming :: No
Therapeutic Class :: NEURO CNS
Action Class :: Atypical Antipsychotics

Addison's disease

Q. What is Synacthene 250mg Injection used for?::: Synacthene 250mg Injection is used as a diagnostic test to find out if the adrenal glands, small glands next to the kidneys, are working as well as they should.| Q. How is Synacthene 250mg Injection given?::: Synacthene 250mg Injection is given as an injection into the muscles by your doctor or a nurse.| Q. For how long should Synacthene 250mg Injection be given?::: For diagnostic test use, you will be given a single injection of Synacthene 250mg Injection. You will have two blood samples taken, one before the injection and the other 30 minutes after the injection. These blood samples will show whether your adrenal glands are functioning normally or not. For therapeutic use, Synacthene 250mg Injection will not cure your condition but it may relieve some of the symptoms. The injections can be continued for as long as they are beneficial.| Q. What will happen if I miss a dose of Synacthene 250mg Injection?::: As a doctor or nurse will be administering this medicine, you are unlikely to miss a dose. If you have any doubts, consult your doctor or nurse.| Q. Can I take other medicines along with taking Synacthene 250mg Injection?::: It is advisable to inform your doctor if you are taking medications for diabetes, high blood pressure, and convulsions before the start of the treatment with Synacthene 250mg Injection. It may be necessary to change the dose or in some cases to stop the medicine.

Hypersensitivity
Psychotic disorder
Increased intraocular pressure
Salt and water retention