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Case study provided by: Dhiman Basu, MBBS, MD, FACR - Heritage Rheumatology and Arthritis Care, Colleyville, Texas
This case study is provided for general medical education purposes only and is not a substitute for independent clinical medical judgment. The intent of this case study is to present the experience of an individual patient, which may not represent outcomes in the overall patient population. Response to treatment may vary from patient to patient.
Woman, aged 55 years, experiencing muscle weakness and multiple flares for 6 years
Treatment history1
CK=creatine kinase; IVIg=intravenous immunoglobulin; MMT=Manual Muscle Testing.
Clinical outcomes may not be solely attributable to Acthar Gel.
Dosage should be individualized according to the medical condition of each patient. Frequency and dose of the drug should be determined by considering the severity of the disease and the initial response of the patient.
Sudden withdrawal of Acthar Gel after prolonged use may lead to adrenal insufficiency or recurrent symptoms. It may be necessary to taper the dose and increase the injection interval to gradually discontinue the medication.
Commonly reported postmarketing adverse reactions for Acthar include injection site reaction, asthenic conditions (including fatigue, malaise, asthenia, and lethargy), fluid retention (including peripheral swelling), insomnia, headache, and blood glucose increased.
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