35. Fludrocortisone (Florinef) Flashcards
1
Q
What is Florinef
A
glucocorticoid to treat addison’s disease and adrenocortical insufficiency
2
Q
side effects of florinef
A
- menstrual changes
- color changes of skin
- wt gain
- bleeding/bruiding
- slow wound healing
- signs of infections
- bone/joint/muscle pain
- puffy face
- swelling hands/feet
- increased thirst/urination
- muscle weakness
- upset stomach/HA
