Fludrocortisone: Difference between revisions

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Fludrocortisone is a steroid with potent mineralocorticoid activity. It is used to treat:

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

Fludrocortisone is a corticosteroid with glucocorticoid and highly potent mineralocorticoid activity.

Fludrocortisone is used, usually with hydrocortisone, for replacement therapy in adrenocortical insufficiency.

Replacement therapy in adrenal insufficiency	Oral: 50-300 micrograms daily	severe orthostatic hypotension	Oral: 50-300 micrograms daily

It is also used ear drops in concentration of 0.1%.

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 == Dosage ==
 Fludrocortisone is used, usually with hydrocortisone, for replacement therapy in adrenocortical insufficiency.
-By Oral: as replacement therapy, 50-300 micrograms daily
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-It is also given in the management of severe orthostatic hypotension, but hypokalaemia, fluid retention and supine hypertension may limit its use.
+! Replacement therapy in adrenal insufficiency
-It is used in eye ointment or ear drops in concentration of 0.1%.
+| Oral: 50-300 micrograms daily
+! severe orthostatic hypotension
+| Oral: 50-300 micrograms daily
+|}
+It is also used ear drops in concentration of 0.1%.