Fludrocortisone

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Use

corticosteroid analog

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• 1 Mg#10417 Fludrocortisone is used by veterinarians in the treatment of Addison's disease.
• How does it work? Fludrocortisone is chemically related to Aldosterone, the main steroid hormone produced by the adrenal gland (adrenal cortex) which is necessary for regulation of salt and water balance in the body.
• Fludrocortisone is a prescription drug and can only be obtained from a veterinarian or by prescription from a veterinarian.
• Fludrocortisone is available only with your doctor's prescription, in the following dosage form: Oral Tablets (U.
• PHARMACOLOGICAL ACTION Although the physiological action of fludrocortisone is similar in kind to that of hydrocortisone, its effects, particularly on electrolyte balance, and also on carbohydrate metabolism are considerably heightened and prolonged.

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