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Fludrocortisone

Fludrocortisone

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Fludrocortisone is an aldosterone analog indicated for Addison’s disease (primary adrenal insufficiency) and congenital adrenal hyperplasia. The side effects of long-term use include Cushing’s syndrome, edema, congestive heart failure exacerbation, and hyperpigmentation.
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MECHANISM OF ACTION
Aldosterone Analog
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Fludrocortisone is an analog of endogenous aldosterone. Aldosterone acts primarily in the renal collecting ducts to stimulate reabsorption of Na+ and secretion of K+ and H+. This will lead to an increase in blood pressure.

INDICATIONS
Addison’s Disease (Primary Adrenal Insufficiency)
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Fludrocortisone is used to treat Addison’s disease (primary adrenal insufficiency). In Addison's disease, the adrenal glands do not produce enough cortisol and aldosterone; thus, replacement therapy with fludrocortisone is indicated.

Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia
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Fludrocortisone is used to treat congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH). This disease describes a group of autosomal recessive disorders which involve the impairment of cortisol synthesis. Therefore, cortisol and aldosterone will be decreased and replacement is indicated.

SIDE EFFECTS
Cushing Syndrome
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Long term use of fludrocortisone may lead to Cushing's syndrome which is a disorder caused by hypercortisolism. This is because fludrocortisone also has glucocorticoid effects that are 10-15x more potent than hydrocortisone. The symptoms of Cushing’s syndrome include weight gain, increased fatty deposits, moon-shaped facies, and fatigue.

Edema
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Fludrocortisone can cause the retention of high amounts of sodium which leads to an increase in water retention. This can then lead to edema.

Congestive Heart Failure Exacerbation
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Fludrocortisone can worsen the state of congestive heart failure in patients due to the action of aldosterone which increases blood pressure and retains fluid.

Hyperpigmentation
Hiker-pig with Hyperpigmentation

Fludrocortisone may cause hyperpigmentation of the skin and nails.

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