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Fludrocortisone, Florinef

  • Mechanism
  1. Systemic Corticosteroid
  2. Expands intravascular volume
  • Indications
  1. Adrenal Insufficiency
  2. Orthostatic Hypotension (some forms)
  • Adverse Effects
  1. Volume overload
  2. Hypokalemia
  3. Hypomagnesemia
  4. Headache
  5. Edema
  6. Weight gain
  7. Supine Hypertension
  • References
  1. (2003) Lexi-comp Drug Database