Repository Corticotropin Injection
Corticotropin.
Corticotropin
[9002-60-2].» Repository Corticotropin Injection is corticotropin in a solution of partially hydrolyzed gelatin. Its potency is not less than 80.0 percent and not more than 125.0 percent of the potency stated on the label in USP Corticotropin Units. It may contain a suitable antimicrobial agent.
Packaging and storage—
Preserve in single-dose or multiple-dose containers, preferably of Type I glass.
USP Reference standards 
11
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USP Ascorbic Acid RS.
USP Corticotropin RS.
USP Endotoxin RS.
USP Vasopressin RS.
11—
USP Ascorbic Acid RS.
USP Corticotropin RS.
USP Endotoxin RS.
USP Vasopressin RS.
Bacterial endotoxins 85—
It contains not more than 3.1 USP Endotoxin Units per USP Corticotropin Unit.
85—
It contains not more than 3.1 USP Endotoxin Units per USP Corticotropin Unit.
Vasopressin activity, pH, and Assay—
It meets the requirements for Vasopressin activity, pH, and Assay under Corticotropin Injection.
Other requirements—
It meets the requirements under Injections 1.
1.
Auxiliary Information—
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| Topic/Question | Contact | Expert Committee |
| Monograph | Larry N. Callahan, Ph.D.
Senior Scientist 1-301-816-8385 |
(BBPP05) Biologics and Biotechnology - Proteins and Polysaccharides |
| Reference Standards | Lili Wang, Technical Services Scientist 1-301-816-8129 RSTech@usp.org |
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| 85 |
Radhakrishna S Tirumalai, Ph.D.
Senior Scientist 1-301-816-8339 |
(MSA05) Microbiology and Sterility Assurance |
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