H.P. Acthar® Gel (repository corticotropin injection) is indicated for the treatment of acute exacerbations in patients with multiple sclerosis, for the diagnosis of adrenocortical function, and for several other uses.
Acthar Delivers Proven Relief of MS Exacerbations
- No differences in efficacy shown between Acthar and IV steroids
Some Patients Need an Alternative to IV Steroids
- Consider Acthar when your patients...
- Have poor venous access
- Express tolerability concerns with IV steroids
- Report an inadequate response to IV steroids
- Need the flexibility of a self-injection at home or work
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References
- ^ Thompson AJ, Kennard C, Swash M, et al. Relative efficacy of intravenous methylprednisolone and ACTH in the treatment of acute relapse in MS. Neurology. 1989;39:969-971.
- ^ H.P. Acthar® Gel (repository corticotropin injection), prescribing information, Questcor Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
- ^ Milanese C, La Mantia L, Salmaggi A, et al. Double-blind randomized trial of ACTH versus dexamethasone versus methylprednisolone in multiple sclerosis bouts. Eur Neurol. 1989;29:10-14.
- ^ Rose AS, Kuzma JW, Kurtzke JF, et al. Cooperative study in the evaluation of therapy in multiple sclerosis: ACTH vs. placebo-final report. Neurology. 1970:20:1-59.
- ^ Barnes MP, Bateman DE, Cleland PG, et al. Intravenous methylprednisolone for multiple sclerosis in relapse. J Neurol Neurosurg Psychiatry. 1985;48:157-159.

