Cosyntropin Side Effects

Some side effects of cosyntropin may not be reported. Always consult your doctor or healthcare specialist for medical advice. You may also report side effects to the FDA.

Applies to cosyntropin: injectable powder for injection, intravenous solution

Cardiovascular

Cardiovascular side effects have included bradycardia, tachycardia and hypertension.

Dermatologic

Dermatologic side effects have included rash and slight whealing with splotchy erythema at the injection site.

General

General side effects have included peripheral edema.

Hypersensitivity

Hypersensitivity side effects have rarely included anaphylaxis.

Patients with a preexisting allergic disease and/or a previous reaction to natural ACTH may experience a rare hypersensitivity reaction to cosyntropin.

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