TETRACOSACTIDE ACETATE

Brand Name & Strength

Synacthen i.m./i.v.® 250 mcg/ml

Reconstitution

Not required

Further Dilution

Slow IV Dilute in 2 – 5 ml NS

IV infusion

Dilute in NS or D5

Diluent

D5, D12.5%, NS

Administration & Infusion rate

IM Slow IV Administer over 2 min

IV infusion

Administer over 4 – 8 hr

Storage & Stability

RT

(<25 oC)

Fridge

(2 – 8 oC)

After Reconstitution

- -

After dilution

12 hr -

Remarks

Not advisable to add tetracosactide to blood or plasma transfusions, as it may be broken down by enzymes in the blood Duration of infusion must not exceed 4 hours