Fludrocortisone
Back to search| Scientific Name: | Fludrocortisone |
| Brand Name: | Florinef |
| Company Owner: | King pharmaceuticals inc, Barr laboratories inc, Impax laboratories inc |
| Mechanism Of Action | The main endogenous mineralocorticoid, aldosterone, is produced in the zona glomerulosa of the adrenal cortex – it acts on mineralocorticoid receptors in the kidneys to increase sodium reabsorption and potassium excretion, which in turn helps to regulate plasma electrolyte composition and blood pressure. |
| Description of the Drug: | Fludrocortisone is a mineralocorticoid used to treat adrenocortical insufficiency and salt-losing adrenogenital syndrome. |
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Source: DrugBank Online – DrugBank.com. Retrieved 2023-01-23 from https://go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB00687
