Generic name: fludrocortisone [ FLOO-droe-KOR-ti-sone ]
Brand name: Florinef Acetate
Dosage form: oral tablet (0.1 mg)
Drug class:Mineralocorticoids
What is fludrocortisone?
Fludrocortisone is a steroid that helps reduce inflammation in the body.
Fludrocortisone is used to treat conditions in which the body does not produce enough of its own steroids, such as Addison's disease, and salt-losing adrenogenital syndrome.
Fludrocortisone may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Warnings
You should not use fludrocortisone if you have a fungal infection anywhere in your body.
Before taking this medicine
You should not use fludrocortisone if you are allergic to it, or if you have a fungal infection anywhere in your body.
Fludrocortisone can weaken your immune system, making it easier for you to get an infection or worsening an infection you already have or have recently had. Tell your doctor about any illness or infection you have had within the past several weeks.
Tell your doctor if you have ever had:
tuberculosis (or if anyone in your household has tuberculosis);
a thyroid disorder;
heart problems, high blood pressure;
diabetes;
glaucoma or cataracts;
herpes infection of the eyes;
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