Composition
Each tablet contains: Fludrocortisone acetate: 0.1 mg.
Properties
Fludrocortisone (Cortilon®) is a potent mineralcorticoid, which enhances reabsorption of sodium ions and water from kidney to plasma with marked sodium and water retention leading to increase in blood pressure, and increase in urinary excretion of both potassium and hydrogen ions.
Fludrocortisone (Cortilon®) is rapidly and completely absorbed after oral administration it is mainly metabolized in the liver and mostly eliminated by renal excretion.
Indications
- In all types of hypotension including orthostatic hypotension especially after prolonged confinement to bed due to illness or surgery.
- Replacement therapy for primary and secondary adrenocortical insufficiency in Addison’s disease.
- Salt-losing adrenogenital syndrome
Contraindications
- Hypertension
- All illnesses with tendency towards edema, e.g., cardiac insufficiency, hepatic cirrhosis, nephrosis.
- Known hypersensitivity to fludrocortisone.
Precautions
- During pregnancy and lactation, it is only used when essential.
- Adequate potassium intake must be ensured during prolonged therapy.
Side Effects
Slight increase in body-weight gain, mild transient edema. These side effects may be reduced upon continuous medication or with lower dosage, if needed.
Dosage and administration
Depends on the severity of the disease and the response of the patient. The average dose is 1-3 tablets/dayز
If symptoms begin to disappear, the dose should be reduced. The largest part of the dose should be taken in the morning.
How Supplied
Strips of 10 tablets in packs of 2 strips.
Keep all medicaments out of reach of children
Product of: AMOUN PHARMACEUTICAL CO. El-Obour City, Cairo, Egypt. ATC Code: H02AA02