Corticorelin Side Effects
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Sep 20, 2022.
Applies to corticorelin: intravenous powder for solution.
Serious side effects of Corticorelin
Along with its needed effects, corticorelin may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.
Check with your doctor or nurse immediately if any of the following side effects occur while taking corticorelin:
Incidence not known
- Difficult or labored breathing
- feeling of warmth
- hives or welts, itching, or skin rash
- large, hive-like swelling on the face, eyelids, lips, tongue, throat, hands, legs, feet, or sex organs
- redness of the skin
- redness of the face, neck, arms, and occasionally, upper chest
- tightness in the chest
Get emergency help immediately if any of the following symptoms of overdose occur while taking corticorelin:
Symptoms of overdose
- Difficult or labored breathing
- severe redness of the face
For Healthcare Professionals
Applies to corticorelin: intravenous powder for injection.
Cardiovascular
Very common (10% or more): Flushing of the face, neck, and upper chest (16%)
Common (1% to 10%): Asystole
Frequency not reported: Prolonged flushing, tachycardia, hypotension, "chest compression" or tightness, increases in heart rate, decreases in blood pressure, transient flushing[Ref]
General
The most commonly reported side effects were flushing of the face, neck, and upper chest.[Ref]
Nervous system
Common (1% to 10%): "Absence-like" loss of consciousness, grand mal epileptic seizure[Ref]
Respiratory
Common (1% to 10%): Urge to take a deep breath
Frequency not reported: Dyspnea[Ref]
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References
1. "Product Information. Acthrel (corticorelin)." Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc (2001):
Further information
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Some side effects may not be reported. You may report them to the FDA.