The brand name in the U.S. and Canada is Florinef. It is on the World Health Organization`s List of Essential Medicines, a list of the most important medication needed in a basic health system. ==Medical uses== Fludrocortisone has been used in the treatment of cerebral salt wasting syndrome. It is used primarily to replace the missing hormone ald....
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A synthetic corticosteroid. It is used to replace steroid hormones normally produced by the adrenal gland.
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<chemical> A synthetic mineralocorticoid with anti-inflammatory activity. ... Pharmacological action: steroidal anti-inflammatory agents, mineralocorticoids, synthetic. ... Chemical name: Pregn-4-ene-3,20-dione, 9-fluoro-11,17,21-trihydroxy-, (11beta)- ... (12 Dec 1998) ...
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(floo″dro-kor´tĭ-sōn) a synthetic steroid with potent mineralocorticoid and high glucocorticoid activity, used as the acetate salt in replacement therapy for primary or secondary adrenocortical insufficiency in Addison disease and for the treatment of salt-losing syndrome and adrenogenital syndrome.
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