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Fludrocortisone is a corticosteroid with glucocorticoid and highly potent mineralocorticoid activity | Fludrocortisone is a corticosteroid with glucocorticoid and highly potent mineralocorticoid activity. | ||
== Dosage == | |||
Fludrocortisone is used, usually with hydrocortisone, for replacement therapy in adrenocortical insufficiency. | |||
By Oral: as replacement therapy, 50-300 micrograms daily | |||
It is also given in the management of severe orthostatic hypotension, but hypokalaemia, fluid retention and supine hypertension may limit its use. | |||
It is used in eye ointment or ear drops in concentration of 0.1%. | |||
Revision as of 07:04, 5 September 2020
Introduction
Fludrocortisone is a steroid with potent mineralocorticoid activity. It is used to treat:
- adrenocortical insufficiency
- postural hypotension
- adrenogenital syndrome
| Generic Name | HA Code | Legal Classification |
|---|---|---|
| Fludrocortisone Acetate Tablet 100mcg | FLUD01 | P1S1S3 |
| Brand Name | HK Reg Number | Active Ingredients |
|---|---|---|
| FLORINEF TABLET 0.1mg
|
HK-00036 | fludrocortisone acetate |
Mechanism of Action
Fludrocortisone is a corticosteroid with glucocorticoid and highly potent mineralocorticoid activity.
Dosage
Fludrocortisone is used, usually with hydrocortisone, for replacement therapy in adrenocortical insufficiency. By Oral: as replacement therapy, 50-300 micrograms daily It is also given in the management of severe orthostatic hypotension, but hypokalaemia, fluid retention and supine hypertension may limit its use. It is used in eye ointment or ear drops in concentration of 0.1%.
