Fludrocortisone

Book
In: StatPearls [Internet]. Treasure Island (FL): StatPearls Publishing; 2024 Jan.
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Excerpt

Fludrocortisone is a synthetic adrenal steroid with high mineralocorticoid activity that is a commonly used drug to treat adrenocortical insufficiency. This activity will highlight the mechanism of action, adverse event profile, and other key factors (e.g., off-label uses, dosing, pharmacodynamics, pharmacokinetics, monitoring, relevant interactions) pertinent to interprofessional team members to use fludrocortisone appropriately for various indications.

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