Cosyntropin
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.
Related Terms
- Adrenocorticotropic hormone: A hormone produced in the pituitary gland that stimulates the adrenal glands.
- Adrenocortical insufficiency: A condition in which the adrenal glands do not produce enough of the hormones cortisol and aldosterone.
- Cosyntropin stimulation test: A test used to diagnose adrenal insufficiency.
- Adrenal insufficiency: A condition in which the adrenal glands do not produce enough of certain hormones.
- Congenital adrenal hyperplasia: A group of inherited genetic disorders that affect the adrenal glands.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Cosyntropin
- Wikipedia's article - Cosyntropin
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