Acton Prolongatum 60IU Injection is an adrenocorticotropic hormone analogue. It is used in the treatment of infantile spasms. Acton Prolongatum 60IU Injection is given as an injection into the skin or muscles under the supervision of a doctor.  It should be taken as your doctor's advice. The dose and how often you take it depends on what you are taking it for. Your doctor will decide how much you need to improve your symptoms. You should take this medicine for as long as it is prescribed for you.The most common side effects of this medicine include fluid retention, increased appetite, glucose intolerance, and high blood pressure.  If these bother you or appear serious, let your doctor know. There may be ways of reducing or preventing them.Before taking this medicine, tell your doctor if you have ever had high blood pressure, or heart problems or had liver or kidney disease. Your doctor should also know about all other medicines you are taking as many of these may make this medicine less effective or change the way it works. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

'- Alcohol : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Acton Prolongatum 60IU Injection. Please consult your doctor.

- Pregnancy : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Acton Prolongatum 60IU Injection may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

- Breast feeding : SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Acton Prolongatum 60IU Injection is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.

- Driving : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether Acton Prolongatum 60IU Injection alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.

- Kidney : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited information available on the use of Acton Prolongatum 60IU Injection in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.

- Liver : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited information available on the use of Acton Prolongatum 60IU Injection in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

vial of 5 ml Injection

Chemical Class :: Hormone
Habit Forming :: No
Therapeutic Class :: HORMONES
Action Class :: Corticotropin

Infantile spasms

Store in a refrigerator (2 - 8?C). Do not freeze.

Increased appetite
Weight gain
High blood pressure
Mood changes
Behavioral changes
Infection
Seizure
Fluid retention