Alsactide is a peptide derivative of adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH), a peptide hormone found in the brain that is involved in the biological stress response.1 It increases mean arterial blood pressure (MAP) following bleeding-induced hypotension in a rat model of hemorrhagic shock 15-30 minutes after administration at a dose of 160 ?g/kg.
References:
[1]. Bertolini, A., Guarini, S., Rompianesi, E., et al.α-MSH and other ACTH fragments improve cardiovascular function and survival in experimental hemorrhagic shockEur. J. Pharmacol.130(1-2)19-26(1986).