Flodrocortisone Medication Information

Learn everything you need to know about Flodrocortisone-pronunciation, uses, dosage guidelines, indications, and when to take or avoid it.

Get up-to-date information on side effects, precautions, warnings, and proper storage to ensure safe usage.

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Generic Name : Flodrocortisone

Pronunciation : FLOO-droe-KOR-ti-sone

Therapeutic Classification : Corticosteroids

Brand Names or Trade Names of Flodrocortisone

India :

Floricot

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International :

Florinef

Why is Flodrocortisone Prescribed? (Indications)

This medication is a corticosteroid, prescribed for Addison's disease and syndromes where excessive amounts of sodium are lost in the urine. It decreases the amount of sodium that is lost (excreted) in the urine.

When should Flodrocortisone not be taken? (Contraindications)

Contraindicated in patients with hypersensitivity, high blood pressure, systemic fungal infections.

What is the dosage of Flodrocortisone?

Primary adrenocortical insufficiency- 50-300 mcg/day. Salt-losing adrenogenital hyperplasia Up to 200 mcg/day.

How should Flodrocortisone be taken?

This medication available in the form of tablet to take by mouth as directed by your physician.

What are the warnings and precautions for Flodrocortisone?

• If you have a fungal infection (other than on your skin), avoid this medication.

• Caution should be exercised in patients with history of liver, kidney, intestinal, or heart disease, diabetes, underactive thyroid gland, high blood pressure, mental illness, myasthenia gravis, osteoporosis, herpes eye infection, seizures, tuberculosis (TB), ulcers, during pregnancy and breastfeeding.

• It may affect blood sugar level, monitor blood sugar level regularly.

What are the side effects of Flodrocortisone?

Heart- Swelling, high blood pressure, heart failure and heart enlargement.
Musculoskeletal- Muscle weakness.
Gastrointestinal- Increase in blood glucose, growth suppression and peptic ulcer.
Skin- Bruising, increased sweating, hives and rash.
Central Nervous System- Dizziness, headache and convulsions.
Eye and ENT- Cataract, raised intraocular pressure and reduced visual acuity.
Miscellaneous- Potassium deficiency in the blood.