Mineralocorticoids Flashcards
1
Q
Examples
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- Fludrocortisone
2. Hydrocortisone
2
Q
Use of Fludrocortisone
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Very high mineralocorticoid activity and insignificant glucocorticoid activity (anti-inflam)
- Postural Hypotension
- Mineralocorticoid replacement in adrenocortical insufficiency
- Adrenocortical insufficiency resulting from septic shock (+ hydrocortisone)