Fludrocortisone

Information about Fludrocortisone

Fludrocortisone Uses

Fludrocortisone is used in the treatment of Addison's disease and congenital adrenal hyperplasia.

How Fludrocortisone works

Fludrocortisone is a steroid medicine. It works by decreasing the amount of sodium that is removed through urine.
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Last updated
13 Jun 2022 | 07:21 PM (UTC)

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Expert advice for Fludrocortisone

  • Fludrocortisone is used for the treatment of addison’s disease (Inadequate production of natural steroid hormones by the adrenal glands).
  • It is also effective in correcting electrolyte imbalances associated with Addison's disease.
  • Take it with food to avoid stomach upset.
  • Your doctor may get regular blood tests done to monitor the levels of electrolytes (such as sodium) in your blood while you are taking this medicine.
  • Regularly monitor your blood pressure, your salt intake in foods, and your weight. Inform your doctor if you notice any changes.
  • Let your doctor know you're on this medicine before you receive any vaccines.
  • It can re-activate any old infections you may have. Inform your doctor if you have or had hepatitis B, C, or tuberculosis.
  • Do not stop taking the medication suddenly without talking to your doctor first.

Frequently asked questions for Fludrocortisone

Fludrocortisone

Q. Is fludrocortisone a steroid?

Fludrocortisone is a corticosteroid. It is used to treat Addison's disease (inability of adrenal glands to produce adequate natural corticosteroid natural hormones), and salt-losing adrenogenital syndrome (a form of hormone imbalance resulting from abnormal steroid production by the adrenal glands and associated with loss of salt in the urine), and as an anti-inflammatory agent

Q. Is it used for blood thinning or in low blood pressure?

Fludrocortisone is not used for blood thinning or to lower blood pressure

Q. Does fludrocortisone cause weight gain/ weight loss/ hair loss/ adrenal suppression/ hypokalemia / rise in blood pressure or affect birth control?

Fludrocortisone can cause weight gain, rise in blood pressure, hypokalemia (reduced blood potassium level) and adrenal suppression in overdoses. It does not cause hair loss or affect birth control

Q. Does fludrocortisone affect cortisol level?

Yes, constant administration of fludrocortisone reduces endogenous cortisol levels

Q. Is fludrocortisone gluten free?

Yes. Fludrocortisone is gluten free. However, please refer to package insert of the prescribed brand before use

Q. Is fludrocortisone addictive?

Fludrocortisone does not seem to have habit forming potential. Patient's disease can however become dependent on fludrocortisone, in which case the signs and symptoms subside only in the presence of fludrocortisone, and return once the medicine is stopped. In such cases, usually medicines other than corticosteroids are used

Q. Is fludrocortisone safe?

Fludrocortisone is safe when taken at prescribed dose and duration as advised by your doctor

Q. Can I take ibuprofen with fludrocortisone?

Said combination is not advisable. Ibuprofen and fludrocortisone when taken together can increase the chances of bleeding from stomach ulcer, if present.

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