Drug Action
Fludrocortisone has very high mineralocorticoid activity and insignificant glucocorticoid activity.
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Drug reference
Fludrocortisone has very high mineralocorticoid activity and insignificant glucocorticoid activity.
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Neuropathic postural hypotension ▶BY MOUTH Endocrine system ▶Adult: 100–400 micrograms daily Mineralocorticoid replacement in adrenocortical insufficiency ▶BY MOUTH ▶Adult: 50–300 micrograms once daily Adrenocortical insufficiency resulting from septic shock (in combination with hydrocortisone) ▶BY MOUTH ▶Adult: 50 micrograms daily l UNLICENSED USE Not licensed for use in neuropathic postural hypotension.
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Conjunctivitis. idiopathic intracranial hypertension. muscle weakness. thrombophlebitis
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Monitoring Monitor patient closely in hepatic impairment.
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There can be variation in the licensing of different medicines containing the same drug. Forms available from special-order manufacturers include: tablet, capsule, oral suspension Tablet CAUTIONARY AND ADVISORY LABELS 10 ▶Fludrocortisone acetate (Non-proprietary) Fludrocortisone acetate 100 microgram Fludrocortisone 100microgram tablets | 30 tablet P £13.60 DT = £13.60 eiiii F 709
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100–400 micrograms daily
First-line fragment. Read the complete Indications and Dose section above.
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50–300 micrograms once daily
First-line fragment. Read the complete Indications and Dose section above.
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50 micrograms daily
First-line fragment. Read the complete Indications and Dose section above.
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