Fludrocortisone
Fludrocortisone is a mineralocorticoid used to retain sodium and water in selected adrenal disorders. Treatment is guided by symptoms, blood pressure and electrolytes. Listed uses include adrenal insufficiency and adrenogenital syndrome.
Key points
- Fludrocortisone can raise blood pressure and cause fluid retention or low potassium.
- It may be one part of adrenal replacement and does not replace other prescribed steroid components.
- Do not stop or change replacement treatment without the endocrine plan.
Listings are for comparison only; suitability and supply depend on endocrine assessment, prescription, monitoring and pharmacy checks.
Important safety checks
Review high blood pressure, heart or kidney disease, oedema, infection, pregnancy and medicines that alter potassium. Monitoring may include lying and standing blood pressure, weight and electrolytes.
When to seek urgent care
Seek urgent help for severe weakness, confusion, fainting, chest pain, severe breathlessness, a new irregular heartbeat or adrenal-crisis symptoms covered by the emergency plan.