fludrocortisone
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interactions
NSAIDS alcohol caffeine anticoagulants
used to treat
addison's disease (adrenal insufficiency)
monitor
edema and weight gain and BP HTN and cardiac arrhythmias electrolyte status
pharm action
enhances the reabsorption of sodium and increases the urinary excretion of both potassium and hydrogen ions
fludrocortisone is a
mineralocorticoid
adverse effects
• edema / HTN / CHF • bruising / diaphoresis / rash
pt edu
• encourage low Na and high K+
interventions
• evaluate the need for increased dose during times of stress, infection, or injury
contraindications
• hypersensitivity • preg. cat. C • system fungal infections
