seractide acetate is an approved drug (FDA (1978))
Compound class:
Peptide or derivative
Comment: This peptide is the acetate salt of full length (39 amino acid) human corticotropin. It has a US approved name (USAN) but no international approved name (INN) and does not appear on the US FDA current drug list. This appears to be a discontinued injectable repository from of corticotropin. See FDA New Drug Application (NDA) 017861
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| No information available. |
Summary of Clinical Use  |
| The original Acthar gel was an extracted animal product, and was replaced by human corticotrophin.This older form of tretament was used to control infantile myoclonic seizures. |
| Mechanism Of Action and Pharmacodynamic Effects |
| The mechanism of action of corticotropin in infantile seizures is unknown. |
