Addison's Disease Treatments
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Medications for Addison's Disease
These are drugs that have been approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA), meaning they have been determined to be safe and effective for use in Addison's Disease.
Found 4 Approved Drugs for Addison's Disease
Cortrosyn
Generic Name
Cosyntropin
Cortrosyn
Generic Name
Cosyntropin
Form: Injection
Method of administration: Intravenous, Parenteral, Intramuscular
FDA approval date: August 01, 2003
Classification: Adrenocorticotropic Hormone
CORTROSYN is indicated, in combination with other diagnostic tests, for use as a diagnostic agent in the screening of adrenocortical insufficiency in adults and pediatric patients. CORTROSYN is an adrenocorticotropin hormone indicated, in combination with other diagnostic tests, for use as a diagnostic agent in the screening of adrenocortical insufficiency in adults and pediatric patients.
Metopirone
Generic Name
Metyrapone
Metopirone
Generic Name
Metyrapone
Form: Capsule
Method of administration: Oral
FDA approval date: January 25, 1962
Classification: Adrenal Steroid Synthesis Inhibitor
Metopirone is indicated, in combination with other diagnostic tests, for the diagnosis of adrenal insufficiency in adult and pediatric patients. Metopirone is indicated, in combination with other diagnostic tests, for the diagnosis of adrenal insufficiency in adult and pediatric patients. ( 1 )
Fludrocortisone Acetate
Generic Name
Fludrocortisone Acetate
Fludrocortisone Acetate
Generic Name
Fludrocortisone Acetate
Form: Tablet
Method of administration: Oral
FDA approval date: March 18, 2002
Fludrocortisone acetate tablets.
RopivacaIne
Brand Names
Naropin, Ropidex
RopivacaIne
Brand Names
Naropin, Ropidex
Form: Injection, Kit
Method of administration: Epidural, Perineural, Infiltration, Topical, Intramuscular, Intravenous
FDA approval date: September 24, 1996
Classification: Amide Local Anesthetic
Naropin is indicated for the production of local or regional anesthesia for surgery and for acute pain management. Surgical Anesthesia: epidural block for surgery including cesarean section; major nerve block; local infiltration Acute Pain Management: epidural continuous infusion or intermittent bolus, e.g., postoperative or labor; local infiltration.
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