Fludrocortisone

Fludrocortisone treats diseases of the adrenal glands. This medication should not be discontinued suddenly.

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  • Other
  • Addison Disease
  • Adrenocortical Hyperfunction

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Uses of Fludrocortisone

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Fludrocortisone is used in the treatment of:

  • Addison Disease
  • Adrenocortical Hyperfunction

This medication may be prescribed for other uses. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.

Fludrocortisone Brand Names

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Fludrocortisone may be found in some form under the following brand names:

Fludrocortisone Drug Class

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Fludrocortisone is part of the drug class:

Fludrocortisone Interactions

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Tell your doctor about all the medicines you take including prescription and non-prescription medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements. Especially tell your doctor if you take:

  • ALDESLEUKIN/FLUDROCORTISONE
  • AMBENONIUM CHLORIDE/FLUDROCORTISONE
  • ARIPIPRAZOLE/FLUDROCORTISONE
  • FLUDROCORTISONE/NEOSTIGMINE
  • FLUDROCORTISONE/PYRIDOSTIGMINE
  • FLUDROCORTISONE/QUETIAPINE FUMARATE
  • FLUDROCORTISONE/RIFABUTIN
  • FLUDROCORTISONE/RIFAMPIN
  • FLUDROCORTISONE/RIFAPENTINE
  • FLUDROCORTISONE/RISPERIDONE

This is not a complete list of Fludrocortisonedrug interactions. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.

Fludrocortisone and Pregnancy

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Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant.

The FDA categorizes medications based on safety for use during pregnancy. Five categories - A, B, C, D, and X, are used to classify the possible risks to an unborn baby when a medication is taken during pregnancy.

Fludrocortisone falls into category C:

In animal studies, pregnant animals were given this medication and had some babies born with problems. No well-controlled studies have been done in humans, though. Therefore, this medication may be used if the potential benefits to the mother outweigh the potential risks to the unborn child.

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There are no well-controlled studies that have been done in pregnant women. Fludrocortisone should be used during pregnancy only if the possible benefit outweighs the possible risk to the unborn baby.

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No studies have been done in animals, and no well-controlled studies have been done in pregnant women. Fludrocortisone should be given to a pregnant woman only if clearly needed.

Fludrocortisone Dosage

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Take fludrocortisone exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Follow the directions on your prescription label carefully.

The Fludrocortisone dose your doctor recommends will be based on the following (use any or all that apply):

  • the condition being treated
  • other medical conditions you have
  • other medications you are taking
  • how you respond to this medication
  • your weight
  • your height
  • your age
  • your gender

Fludrocortisone is available in the following doses:

  • Fludrocortisone 0.1 Mg Oral Tablet
  • Fludrocortisone Compounding Powder

Forms of Medication

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Fludrocortisone is available in the following forms:

  • Oral Tablet