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Mineralocorticoids Flashcards

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Mineralocorticoids

MOA-

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  • Holds sodium=holds water

- Causes the excretion of potassium by acting on the renal tubule

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Mineralocorticoids

Indications-

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-Replacement therapy in primary and secondary adrenal insufficiency

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Mineralocorticoids

Names-

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  • Cortisone
  • Fludrocortisone (P)
  • Hydrocortisone
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Mineralocorticoids

Contraindications-

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  • Known allergy
  • HTN
  • CHF
  • Cardiac disease
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Mineralocorticoids

Caution-

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  • Pregnancy
  • Infection
  • High sodium intake
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Mineralocorticoids

Adverse effects-

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  • Increase fluid volume

- Hypokalemia

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Mineralocorticoids

Drug-Drug

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

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