Minocort

Composition for Minocort Products

Minocort Products are primarily used for

Addison's disease, Congenital adrenal hyperplasia

About Minocort Products

Uses of Minocort Products

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

Minocort Products side effects

Severe

Side Effects of Minocort are Thinning of skin, Gastrointestinal perforation, Decreased potassium level in blood, Muscle weakness, Irregular menstrual cycle, High blood pressure, Increased glucose level in blood, Sodium retention, Fluid retention, Hypokalemic alkalosis, Steroid myopathy, Osteoporosis, Compression fracture, Necrosis of femoral and humeral heads, Peptic ulcer, Pancreatic inflammation, Delayed wound healing, Bruising, Petechiae (red or purple spot caused by bleeding into the skin), Ecchymosis (discoloration of the skin resulting from bleeding underneath), Excessive hair growth on face, Acneiform eruptions, Facial swelling, Mental impairment, Convulsion, Increased intracranial pressure, Vertigo, Cushingoid syndrome, Growth retardation in children, Increased intraocular pressure, Posterior subcapsular cataract, Carbohydrate intolerance, Latent diabetes mellitus, Negative nitrogen balance.

How Minocort Products work

Fludrocortisone is a steroid medicine. It works by decreasing the amount of sodium that is removed through urine.

Patient Concerns about Minocort Products

Frequently asked questions about Minocort Products

Frequently asked questions about Fludrocortisone

Q. What is Minocort Tablet used for?
Minocort Tablet is used as a replacement for the body’s natural mineralocorticoid hormone when someone has adrenal insufficiency (Addison’s disease), or certain salt‑losing conditions, so the body can retain sodium and keep blood pressure stable.
Q. Who should not take Minocort Tablet?
People who are allergic to Minocort Tablet, or any ingredients present in the medicine, or those with active peptic ulcer, active tuberculosis, acute psychosis, or uncontrolled active infections should not take Minocort Tablet unless a doctor says otherwise.
Q. What are the serious side effects of Minocort Tablet?
Serious side effects of Minocort Tablet include high blood pressure, fluid retention leading to swelling, or heart failure, low potassium (which can cause muscle weakness or abnormal heart rhythms), and signs of severe infection because Minocort Tablet is a steroid, and it suppresses the immune response. If you notice severe swelling, shortness of breath, fainting, or palpitations, you should get urgent medical attention.
Q. How can Minocort Tablet affect my electrolytes, and why does that matter?
Minocort Tablet causes the body to retain sodium and lose potassium. This can produce hypokalemia (low potassium level) and alkalosis (an increase in blood pH). Low potassium may cause muscle cramps, weakness, or dangerous heart rhythm changes, so regular blood tests to check electrolytes are important.
Q. Does Minocort Tablet affect heart or blood pressure health?
Yes, Minocort Tablet commonly raises blood pressure and can cause fluid overload, enlargement, or failure of the heart in susceptible patients, so blood pressure and signs of heart failure must be monitored closely.
Q. Are there infections or vaccine‑related warnings I should know about during Minocort Tablet treatment?
Because Minocort Tablet is a steroid that suppresses immune responses, infections may be more severe or present atypically. Live vaccines should be avoided, and exposures to chickenpox or measles require immediate medical advice and possible immunoglobulin treatment.
Q. Could Minocort Tablet cause changes in mood or thinking?
Minocort Tablet can cause psychiatric effects ranging from mood swings, anxiety, and sleep problems, to rare, but serious reactions such as psychosis, hallucinations, or suicidal thoughts. Patients and caregivers should watch for new or worsening psychological symptoms.
Q. What special monitoring will my doctor do while I am taking Minocort Tablet?
While you are on Minocort Tablet treatment, your doctor will usually monitor blood pressure, body weight, signs of fluid retention, serum electrolytes (especially potassium and sodium), kidney function, and, when indicated, blood glucose, lipids, and bone health because of the risk of osteoporosis.
Q. Is Minocort Tablet a steroid?
Yes, Minocort Tablet is a steroid.

Products for Minocort

Minocort Tablet
strip of 10 tablets
MRP
98.44
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