Corticorelin Dosage
Applies to the following strength(s): 100 mcg
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Usual Adult Dose for:
Usual Pediatric Dose for:
Additional dosage information:
Usual Adult Dose for Cushing's Syndrome
Maintenance dose: 1 mcg/kg intravenously over 30 seconds once
Maximum dose: Doses greater than 1 mcg/kg are not recommended.
Comments: Some adverse effects can be reduced by administering the drug as an infusion over 30 seconds instead of as a bolus injection.
Use: Differentiating pituitary and ectopic production of ACTH in patients with ACTH-dependent Cushing's syndrome.
Usual Pediatric Dose for Cushing's Syndrome
Maintenance dose: 1 mcg/kg intravenously over 30 seconds once
Maximum dose: Doses greater than 1 mcg/kg are not recommended.
Comments: Some adverse effects can be reduced by administering the drug as an infusion over 30 seconds instead of as a bolus injection.
Use: Differentiating pituitary and ectopic production of ACTH in patients with ACTH-dependent Cushing's syndrome.
Renal Dose Adjustments
Data not available
Liver Dose Adjustments
Data not available
Precautions
Consult WARNINGS section for additional precautions.
Dialysis
Data not available
Other Comments
Administration advice:
-For intravenous injection only
Reconstitution/preparation techniques:
-The manufacturer product information should be consulted.
General:
-If a repeated evaluation is needed, the repeat test should be carried out at the same time of day as the original test.
-Do not shake.
