Fludrocortisone
Composition
Contains Fludrocortisone acetate, a synthetic corticosteroid with strong mineralocorticoid and moderate glucocorticoid activity.
Indications
Used primarily to treat adrenocortical insufficiency (e.g., Addison’s disease) and orthostatic hypotension.
Side effects
Hypertension, edema, hypokalemia, headache, insomnia, mood changes.
Precautions
Monitor blood pressure, electrolytes (especially potassium), and signs of fluid retention; use cautiously in heart failure or renal impairment.
Contraindications
Systemic fungal infections, hypersensitivity to fludrocortisone or corticosteroids.
Dosage and administration
Typical dose: 0.05–0.2 mg orally once daily, adjusted based on response and labs.
Countries
Limited LATAM data
Available Forms
Oral tablets