Guest Lynne Clemens Posted April 25, 2002 Report Share Posted April 25, 2002 I found this on the FDA website regarding a newly approved drug for the differentialtion of Pituitary and ectopic cushings: Generic Name: Corticorelin ovine triflutate Trade Name: Acthrel Orphan Indication: For use in differentiating pituitary and ectopic production of ACTH in patients with ACTH-dependent Cushings syndrome. Sponsor Ferring Laboratories, Inc. Contact Mr. Isidoro Nudelman Address Suffern, NY Phone: (888) 793-6367 Fax: ( ) - Status: Designated/Approved Designation 24-Nov-8 Marketing Approval 23-May-96 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Over 2000 Posts Kristy Posted April 25, 2002 Author Over 2000 Posts Report Share Posted April 25, 2002 Thanks Lynne... looks like this is the drug used in the CRH stim test. This link pretty much explains the test: http://www.rxlist.com/cgi/generic2/corticorelin_ids.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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