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Fludrocortisone is an allopathic medicine Secondary and off-label uses of Fludrocortisone have also been mentioned below. The correct dosage of Fludrocortisone depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Fludrocortisone is used to treat the following -
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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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Fludrocortisone is used -
Unknown
Is the use of Fludrocortisone safe for pregnant women?
Fludrocortisone shows severe side effect on pregnant women. For this reason, pregnant women should only take it after taking medical advice.
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?
There can be some harmful effects on your kidneys after taking Fludrocortisone. If you witness any side effects, discontinue its use. Consult your medical practitioner, do as he/she suggests.
What is the effect of Fludrocortisone on the Liver?
Fludrocortisone can have moderate side effects on the liver. If you notice any harmful effects then stop taking this drug right away. Consult your doctor before using this medicine again.
What is the effect of Fludrocortisone on the Heart?
The heart can be affected by Fludrocortisone. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it and consult your doctor. You should restart the medicine only after medical 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?
No, there is no any evidence that Fludrocortisone is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Fludrocortisone will not make you feel sleepy or drowsy. So you drive or operate machinery safely.
Is it safe?
Fludrocortisone should be used only after doctor's 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 is safe.
Interaction between Alcohol and Fludrocortisone
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Fludrocortisone with alcohol will be.
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
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 290