Corticorelin Side Effects

For the Consumer

Applies to corticorelin: intravenous powder for solution

In addition to its needed effects, some unwanted effects may be caused by corticorelin. In the event that any of these side effects do occur, they may require medical attention.

If any of the following side effects occur while taking corticorelin, check with your doctor or nurse immediately:

• 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

If any of the following symptoms of overdose occur while taking corticorelin, get emergency help immediately:

• 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]

Not all side effects for corticorelin may be reported. You should always consult a doctor or healthcare professional for medical advice. Side effects can be reported to the FDA here.

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