DEFINITION

Corticotropin for Injection is the sterile, dry material containing the polypeptide hormone having the property of increasing the rate of secretion of adrenal corticosteroids, which is obtained from the anterior lobe of the pituitary of mammals used for food by humans. Its potency is NLT 80.0% and NMT 125.0% of the potency stated on the label in USP Corticotropin Units. It may contain a suitable antimicrobial agent and suitable diluents and buffers.