Contraindications
Corticotropin is contraindicated in patients with scleroderma, osteoporosis, systemic fungal infections, ocular herpes simplex, recent surgery, history of or the presence of a peptic ulcer, congestive heart failure, hypertension, or sensitivity to proteins of porcine origin.
Treatment of conditions listed within the INDICATIONS section is contraindicated when they are accompanied by primary adrenocortical insufficiency or adrenocortical hyperfunction.
Intravenous administration of corticotropin is contraindicated.