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Tetracosactide (Tetracosactrin, ACTH) In Dogs & Cats: Uses, Dosage and Side Effects<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Overview<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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ACTH analogue binds to specific receptors on the cell membrane of adrenocortical cells and induces the production of steroids from cholesterol.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Uses of Tetracosactide (Tetracosactrin, ACTH)<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Used to stimulate cortisol production for diagnosing hyperadrenocorticism (Cushing\u2019s syndrome) and hypoadrenocorticism (Addison\u2019s disease).<\/li>\n
See the BSAVA Manual of Canine and Feline Endocrinology<\/strong><\/em><\/a> for guidance on performing and interpreting the ACTH stimulation test.<\/li>\n
Recommend using lower doses than previously published, and if there are supply issues, reserve for diagnosing hypoadrenocorticism.<\/li>\n
The ACTH stimulation test’s effectiveness in monitoring hyperadrenocorticism treatment may be limited.<\/li>\n
The impact on cortisol production in cats is less pronounced than in dogs, requiring different reference ranges.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Dose of Tetracosactide (Tetracosactrin, ACTH) in Dogs and Cats<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Dogs:<\/strong><\/p>\n
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ACTH stimulation test<\/strong><\/span>: 5 \u03bcg (micrograms)\/kg i.v., i.m.<\/li>\n
The same doses may be used for the lyophilized product but must be administered i.m.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Cats:<\/strong><\/p>\n
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ACTH stimulation test<\/strong><\/span>: 5 \u03bcg (micrograms)\/kg or 125 \u03bcg\/cat. i.v., i.m.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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