Fludrocortisone

MIneralcorticoid
Identification
Generic Name
Fludrocortisone
Brand Name

 
Attributes
Pregnancy
A
Indication
Secondary Adrenal Insufficiency
Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia
Addisons Disease
Condition Contra-Indication
Our Records are Incomplete for Condition-Contra Indications

 
Other Contra-Indication
Consult pregnancy drug information centre if using this drug for the treatment of orthostatic hypotension
This drug is contra-indicated in patients with systemic fungal infections, and in those with a known allergy to fludrocortisone

Contra-Indication
Our Records are Incomplete for Drug Contra-Indications

 
Class Contra-Indication
Our Records are Incomplete for Drug Class Contra-Indications
Side Effects
Common
Skin Rash
Swelling (Oedema, Edema)
Blood: Potassium Decreased (Hypokalaemia)
Blood Pressure High (Hypertension)
Congestive Heart Failure
Cachexia (Weight Loss, Muscle Wasting, Fatigue, Weakness)
Pancreatitis (Inflammation Of The Pancreas)
Uncommon
Skin: Maculopapular Rash (Rash with Small, Red, Raised Bumps)
Skin Itchy Swollen Red Bumps (Hives or Urticaria)
Rare
Heart Failure

Fludrocortisone

 

 

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