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Drug info for Fludrocortisone
Action:
Retains Na & fluid |
Increases K excretion |
Contraindication:
Severe HTN |
CHF |
Cardiac Disease |
Lactation |
Cautions:
Pregnancy |
High Na Intake |
Infection |
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Drug Interactions:
Decrease effects of barbiturates & phenytoin |
Oral diabetes meds & insulin doses may need adjustment d/t hyperglycemic effect |
K-sparing diuretics counter act K excretion mechanism of fludrocortisone |
Adverse Effects
Heart Failure |
Edema |
HTN |
Hypokalemia |
Hypernatremia |
Nursing Interventions:
Monitor fluid/electrolyte (K & Na) |
Monitor blood pressure |
Monitor blood glucose levels |
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