FLUDROCORTISONE

Overview

FLUDROCORTISONE is a Schedule H drug.
Fludrocortisone is in a class of drugs called steroids. Fludrocortisone prevents the release of substances in the body that cause inflammation. 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.

Usage

FLUDROCORTISONE is generally used to treat: Addison’s Disease, Adrenogenital Syndrome

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is it safe on my liver?
A: Check with your Doctor first

Q: Is it safe on my kidney?
A: Check with your Doctor first

Q: Can I take it with alcohol?
A: Not Safe

Q: Is it safe for children?
A: Not Advised for age < 18yrs

Q: Can it be taken during pregnancy?
A: Not enough studies to prove Risk – Ask your Doctor

Q: Is it safe to take for someone breastfeeding?
A: Not Safe

How Do I Take It?

Route of Administration: Oral

Precautions

If you have a fungal infection (other than on your skin), avoid this medication. Caution should be exercised in patients with history of liver, kidney, intestinal, or heart disease, diabetes, underactive thyroid gland, high blood pressure, mental illness, myasthenia gravis, osteoporosis, herpes eye infection, seizures, tuberculosis (TB), ulcers, during pregnancy and breastfeeding. It may affect blood sugar level, monitor blood sugar level regularly. Avoid alcohol consumption.

Symptoms of Overdosage

FLUDROCORTISONE over-dosage can result in: Weight Gain, Shortness Of Breath, Confusion, Irregular Heartbeat, Increased Thirst, Frequent Urination, Arms Pain, Weakness (generalized)

Common Side-Effects

FLUDROCORTISONE : Skin Rash, Hives, Left Side Upper Abdomen Pain, Anxiety, Eyes Blurred Vision, Chills, Confusion, Constipation, Cough, Eyes Pain, Slow Heart Rate (pulse), Head Headache, Heartburn, Irregular Heartbeat, Nausea, Vomit, Dizziness

Serious Side-Effects

FLUDROCORTISONE : Depression, Black (tar) Colored Stools, Dizziness, Abdomen Pain, Head Headache, Seizures (uncontrollable Jerking Of Limbs)

Disease Interactions

FLUDROCORTISONE can interfere with: Latent Tuberculosis, Seizure, Hypernatremia, Hypokalemia, Hypocalcemia, Diverticulitis, Ulcerative Colitis, Bacterial Infection, Fungal Infection, Myocardial Infarction, Herpes Simplex Disease, Peptic Ulcer, Systematic Sclerosis, Strongyloidiasis, Cirrhosis, Psychosis, Depression, Diabetes Mellitus, Hypertension, Acute Renal Failure, Congestive Heart Disease, Hyperadrenalism, Hyperaldosteronism, Hyperlipidemia, Hypothyroidism, Myasthenia Gravis, Myopathy, Glaucoma, Osteoporosis, Thromboembolism

Technical Classification

FLUDROCORTISONE is categorized as: MINERALOCORTICOIDS / ADRENAL CORTICAL STEROIDS / HORMONES

Storage Conditions

Refrigeration (Between 2 To 8 C)

Available Alternatives

Common Drugs with FLUDROCORTISONE as Ingredient

FLORICOT 0.1MG TABFLUDROCORTISONE 100 MCG
FLORICOT TABFLUDROCORTISONE 100.0 MCG
MINOCORT TABFLUDROCORTISONE