fludrocortisone

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