Drug General Information (ID: DDIDWV1UYP)
  Drug Name Testosterone Drug Info Corticotropin Drug Info
  Drug Type Small molecule Hormones
  Therapeutic Class Antiandrogens Corticosteroids
  Structure

 Mechanism of Testosterone-Corticotropin Interaction (Severity Level: Moderate)
     Potentiated the pharmacological effects (Unspecific) Click to Show/Hide Mechanism Graph
      Drug Name Testosterone Corticotropin
      Mechanism Steroidal effects
Fluid retention 
Steroidal effects
Fluid retention 
      Key Mechanism Factor 1
Factor Name Pharmacodynamics
Factor Description Enhanced pharmacological effects leading to increased adverse reactions.
      Mechanism Description
  • Potentiate the pharmacologic effects by the combination of Testosterone and Corticotropin 

Recommended Action
      Management Caution is advised if androgens are used in combination with ACTH or corticosteroids, particularly in patients with conditions that may be aggravated by fluid retention such as cardiovascular, renal, or hepatic diseases.

References
1 Product Information. AndroGel (testosterone). Unimed Pharmaceuticals, Buffalo Grove, IL.
2 Product Information. Oxandrin (oxandrolone). Bio-Tech, Levittown, PA.