FLUDROCORTISONE (Florinef) is used for treating adrenocortical insufficiency in Addison disease and for treating salt-losing adrenogenital syndrome.
Fludrocortisone is a corticosteroid. It works by causing the kidneys to retain sodium and acting as a replacement for cortisone when the body does not produce enough.
Fludrocortisone is a corticosteroid. It is used to treat salt-losing adrogenital syndrome and adrenocortical insufficiency in Addison disease.
Fludrocortisone works by causing kidnesy to retain sodium and acting as a relacement for cortisone when the body does not produce enough.
Tell your doctor if any of these apply to you:
pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding
an unusual or allergic reaction to Fludrocortisone, other medicines, foods, dyes, preservatives, or other substances
Cushing's syndrome
over- or underactive thyroid
diabetes mellitus
kidney disease
heart problems, or previous heart attack
stomach or intestinal disease
high blood pressure or blood clotting disorder
seizures (convulsions)
infection, such as measles, herpes, chickenpox or tuberculosis
recent surgery
myasthenia gravis
osteoporosis
psychosis
How to use:
Strictly follow your doctor's instructions
Follow the directions on the prescription label
Take your doses at regular intervals
Do not stop taking Fludrocortisone until you are told so by your doctor
If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you can
Avoid taking double or extra doses
Safety issues:
Visit your doctor regularly for checks on your progress.
Tell your doctor if you are going to have surgery
Avoid drinking alcohol
Ask your doctor about your diet
What drug(s) may interact with Fludrocortisone?
water pills
NSAIDs
rifampin
barbiturate medicines for inducing sleep or treating seizures
phenytoin
bosentan
male hormones
certain heart medicines
Possible side effects:
If you experience these side effects, you should contact your doctor immediately:
unusual tiredness
difficulty breathing or shortness of breath
swelling of the feet or legs
headache, severe or continuing
swelling of face, nasal passages, or eyelids
irregular heartbeat
sudden weight gain
loss of appetite
skin rash or itching
mental depression, mood swings
nausea, vomiting
muscle weakness, cramps, or pain
These side effects usually don't require medical attention (but you should contact your doctor if they continue or are bothersome):
upset stomach
dizziness
trouble sleeping
increased appetite
restlessness
What is the shelf life of the pills?
The expiry date is mentioned on each blister. It is different for different batches. The shelf life is 2 years from the date of manufacture and would differ from batch to batch depending on when they were manufactured.
What is a generic pill?
Generic drug (pl. generic drugs, short: generics) is a drug which is produced and distributed without a brand name. A generic must contain the same active ingredients as the original formulation. In most cases, it is considered bioequivalent to the brand name counterpart with respect to pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic properties.
