Aldocort - 0.10mg

Tablet

Pack Size : 10 Tablet x 1 Strip

Generics : Fludrocortisone Acetate

Manufacturer : Incepta Pharmaceuticals Ltd.

Best Price * TK 100.00

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Description

Generic Name

Fludrocortisone Acetate

Precaution

Use with caution in diabetes mellitus, hypertension, hypothyroidism, electrolyte abnormalities, sodium and water retention, infections, immunizations, ocular herpes simplex, myasthenia gravis, peptic ulcer disease, psychosis, renal insufficiency. Prolonged corticosteroid use may result in elevated intraocular pressure, glaucoma, or cataracts and has been associated with development of Kaposi sarcoma Lactation: Unknown whether drug is excreted in milk; use with caution

Indication

Primary and secondary adrenocortical insufficiency in Addison disease, Salt-Losing Forms of Congenital Adrenogenital Syndrome

Contra Indication

Hypersensitivity. Hyperalbuminaemia; hypertension, systemic fungal infections.

Dose

N/A

Side Effect

Acne, hypertension, sodium and water retention, potassium loss, dizziness, itching, skin rash, headache, convulsions, CHF, muscle weakness, hyperglycaemia, HPA and growth suppression, peptic ulcer, cataracts, raised intraocular pressure and reduced visual acuity. Insomnia, Menstrual irregularity, Myopathy, Neuritis, Osteoporosis

Pregnancy Category

Name : C

Description

Animal reproduction studies have shown an adverse effect on the fetus and there are no adequate and well-controlled studies in humans, but potential benefits may warrant use of the drug in pregnant women despite potential risks

Mode of Action

Potent mineralocorticoid with high glucocorticoid activity; Fludrocortisone promotes increased reabsorption of sodium and excretion of potassium from renal distal tubules

Interaction

May decrease salicylate levels. Anticholinesterase effects are antagonised. Decreased effects with rifampin, barbiturates, hydantoins and phenytoin. Oral contraceptives or ritonavir may increase the plasma concentrations of fludrocortisone. Increased potassium loss with potassium-depleting drugs e.g. thiazides, furosemide or amphotericin B. Increased risk of GI bleeding or ulceration with NSAIDs. May alter efficacy of anticoagulants when used concurrently.

Pregnancy Category Note

Pregnancy category: C Lactation: Unknown whether drug is excreted in milk; use with caution

Adult Dose

Oral Adult: Primary adrenocortical insufficiency Adrenocortical Insufficiency/Addison Disease Primary and secondary adrenocortical insufficiency in Addison disease Usual, 0.1 mg/day PO; range, 0.1 mg PO 3 times weekly to 0.2 mg/day PO If hypertension occurs: 0.05 mg/day PO Salt-Losing Forms of Congenital Adrenogenital Syndrome 0.1-0.2 mg/day PO

Child Dose

Not FDA-approved for use in children

Renal Dose

N/A

Administration

N/A

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