Drug details
Fludrocortisone Tablets (fludrocortisone)
type of Corticosteroids
Fludrocortisone acetate tablets are an adrenocortical steroid indicated as partial replacement therapy for primary and secondary adrenocortical insufficiency in Addison's disease and for the treatment of salt-losing adrenogenital syndrome. Fludrocortisone is available in generic form.
This drug may have the following side effects:
- headache,
- abdominal distention,
- swelling,
- hives,
- increased sweating,
- acne,
- congestive heart failure,
- slow wound healing,
- excess hair growth,
- bruising,
- stretch marks,
- thin fragile skin,
- menstrual irregularities,
- muscle weakness,
- osteoporosis,
- vertigo,
- high blood pressure,
- enlarged heart,
- potassium loss,
- fractures,
- peptic ulcer,
- pancreatitis,
- red spots on the skin, and bruising,
- facial redness,
- discoloration of the skin and nails,
- convulsions,
- cataracts,
- glaucoma,
- high blood sugar, and
- allergic skin rash.
The following drugs are related to Fludrocortisone Tablets, either as a replacement or used together:
- Alkindi Sprinkle (hydrocortisone oral granules)