Warnings


What may interact with H.P. Acthar?


-diuretics
-vaccines

What should I tell my health care provider before I take H.P. Acthar?

They need to know if you have any of these conditions:

-Cushing''s syndrome
-diabetes
-heart disease
-high blood pressure
-infection especially a viral infection such as chickenpox, cold sores, or herpes
-kidney disease
-mental health disease
-myasthenia gravis
-osteoporosis, weak bones
-recent or upcoming vaccine
-recent surgery
-seizures
-stomach ulcer or intestine disease including colitis and diverticulitis
-thyroid problem
-an unusual or allergic reaction to corticotropin, corticosteroids, pork proteins, other medicines, foods, dyes, or preservatives
-pregnant or trying to get pregnant
-breast-feeding

What should I watch for while using H.P. Acthar?

Visit your health care provider for regular checks on your progress. Tell your health care provider if your symptoms do not start to get better or if they get worse.
If you are taking this medicine for a long time, carry an identification card with your name, address, the type and dose of your medicine, and your doctor''s name and address.
This medicine may increase your risk of getting an infection. Call your health care provider for advice if you get a fever, chills, sore throat, or other symptoms of a cold or flu. Do not treat yourself. Try to avoid being around people who are sick. If you have not had the measles or chickenpox vaccines, tell your health care provider right away if you are around someone with these viruses.
This medicine can decrease the response to a vaccine. If you need to get vaccinated, tell your health care provider that you are taking this medicine.
If you are going to have surgery, tell your doctor or health care professional that you have received this medicine within the last 12 months.

Where should I keep my medicine?

Keep out of the reach of children and pets.
Store in a refrigerator between 2 and 8 degrees C (36 and 46 degrees F). Get rid of any unused medicine after the expiration date.
To get rid of medicines that are no longer needed or have expired:

-Take the medicine to a medicine take-back program. Check with your pharmacy or law enforcement to find a location.
-If you cannot return the medicine, ask your pharmacist or health care provider how to get rid of this medicine safely.