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Fludrocortisone is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
Age Group | Dosage |
Adult |
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Geriatric |
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13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Infant (1 month to 2 years) |
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Is the use of Fludrocortisone safe for pregnant women?
Fludrocortisone can cause severe side effects if taken during pregnancy, so, pregnant women should talk to their doctor before taking it.
Is the use of Fludrocortisone safe during breastfeeding?
Fludrocortisone should not be taken without taking your doctor's advice, as it may have severe side effects on breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Fludrocortisone on the Kidneys?
Fludrocortisone may cause harmful effects on kidney. if you feel its having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Fludrocortisone on the Liver?
The liver can be affected by Fludrocortisone. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it and consult your doctor. You should restart Fludrocortisone only after medical advice.
What is the effect of Fludrocortisone on the Heart?
Fludrocortisone may cause harmful effects on the heart. if you feel it's having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.
Fludrocortisone should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Fludrocortisone unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Fludrocortisone habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Fludrocortisone has not been reported.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, you can operate a vehicle or heavy machinery after taking Fludrocortisone since it does not cause drowsiness.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Fludrocortisone only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Fludrocortisone for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Fludrocortisone
Taking Fludrocortisone with food does not cause any problems.
Interaction between Alcohol and Fludrocortisone
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Fludrocortisone and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 576-577
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