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Mineralocorticoids Flashcards

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MIneralocorticoids

Drug Names

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Cortisone
Fludrocortisone
Hydrocortisone

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Indications

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Replacement therapy in primary and secondary adrenal insufficiency

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Actions

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Holds sodium, and with it, water in the body

Causes the excretion of potassium by acting on the renal tubule

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Contraindications

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Known Allergy
Hypertension
CHF
Cardiac disease

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Adverse Effects

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Increase fluid volumes, hypokalemia

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Drug-Drug Interactions

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Decrease effectiveness with salicylates, barbiturates, hydantoins, rifampin, and anticholinesterases

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