Corticorelin ovine triflutate
- Generic Name
- Corticorelin ovine triflutate
- Brand Names
- Acthrel
- Drug Type
- Biotech
- Chemical Formula
- -
- CAS Number
- 121249-14-7
- Unique Ingredient Identifier
- 56X54T817Q
- Background
Corticorelin, available commercially as corticorelin ovine triflutate (tradename Acthrel), is a synthetic form of the peptide human corticotropin-releasing hormone (hCRH), a potent stimulator of adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) release from the anterior pituitary. Endogenous forms hCRH are involved in the stress response and its main function is stimulatio...
- Indication
Corticorelin is indicated for use in differentiating pituitary and ectopic production of ACTH in patients with ACTH-dependent Cushing's syndrome.
- Associated Conditions
- Pituitary-dependent Cushing's syndrome
- Associated Therapies
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