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Fludrocortisone is used to treat conditions in which the body does not produce enough of its own steroids, such as Addison's disease, and salt-losing adrenogenital syndrome. Fludrocortisone may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Fludrocortisone is a man-made form of a natural substance (glucocorticoid) made by the body. It is used along with other medications (such as hydrocortisone) to treat low glucocorticoid levels...
Fludrocortisone is a corticosteroid that treats Addison’s disease. This condition occurs when your adrenal glands don’t produce enough of the hormones cortisol and aldosterone. Fludrocortisone can also treat adrenogenital syndrome, which is a condition that affects your body’s ability to retain salt and water.
Fludrocortisone is a corticosteroid (cortisone-like medicine). It belongs to the family of medicines called steroids. Your body naturally produces similar corticosteroids, which are necessary to maintain the balance of certain minerals and water for good health.
Fludrocortisone is an oral medication used to treat Addison’s disease and salt-losing adrenogenital syndrome. Learn how it works, its warnings, and more.
Fludrocortisone, a corticosteroid, is used to help control the amount of sodium and fluids in your body. It is used to treat Addison's disease and syndromes where excessive amounts of sodium are lost in the urine. It works by decreasing the amount of sodium that is lost (excreted) in your urine.
Florinef (fludrocortisone) Acetate is indicated as partial replacement therapy for primary and secondary adrenocortical insufficiency in Addison's disease and for the treatment of salt-losing adrenogenital syndrome. Dosage for Florinef. Dosage depends on the severity of the disease and the response of the patient.
Detailed Fludrocortisone dosage information for adults. Includes dosages for Addison's Disease and Adrenogenital Syndrome; plus renal, liver and dialysis adjustments.
Fludrocortisone is a synthetic adrenal steroid with high mineralocorticoid activity and is practically devoid of glucocorticoid effect. As an analog, its mechanism of action and the permissive effects on α-adrenoreceptors are similar to the endogenous mineralocorticoid.
Fludrocortisone acetate (Florinef) is a man-made oral corticosteroid prescribed as partial replacement therapy for primary and secondary adrenocortical insufficiency in Addison's disease. Florinef is also prescribed to treat salt-losing adrenogenital syndrome.