Drug info for Fludrocortisone
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Fludrocortisone
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Retains Na & fluid
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Increases K excretion
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Addison's Disease
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Severe HTN
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CHF
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Cardiac Disease
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Lactation
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Pregnancy
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High Na Intake
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Infection
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Decrease effects of barbiturates & phenytoin
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Oral diabetes meds & insulin doses may need adjustment d/t hyperglycemic effect
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K-sparing diuretics counter act K excretion mechanism of fludrocortisone
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Heart Failure
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Edema
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HTN
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Hypokalemia
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Hypernatremia
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Monitor fluid/electrolyte (K & Na)
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Monitor blood pressure
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Monitor blood glucose levels
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