Cosyntropin

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Cosyntropin

Cosyntropin (pronounced: co-syn-tro-pin) is a synthetic form of ACTH that is used for diagnostic purposes in the screening of patients presumed to have adrenocortical insufficiency.

Etymology

The term "Cosyntropin" is derived from the words "corticotropin" and "synthetic", indicating its synthetic nature and its similarity to the natural hormone corticotropin.

Usage

Cosyntropin is used primarily as a diagnostic tool in the Cosyntropin stimulation test, which is used to assess the functionality of the patient's adrenal glands. It is also used in the treatment of certain medical conditions such as Adrenal insufficiency and Congenital adrenal hyperplasia.

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