Fludrocortisone - floo-droe-KOR-tis-sone is a corticosteroid - kor-ti-koe-STE-roid - cortisone-like drug. It belongs to the family of medication called steroids. Your body naturally produces similar corticosteroids, which are necessary to maintain the balance of certain minerals and water for good health. If your body does not produce enough corticosteroids, your family doctor may have prescribed this drug to help make up the difference.
Fludrocortisone may also be using to treat other medical conditions as determined by your family doctor.
Fludrocortisone is available only with your family doctor's prescription, in the following dosage form:
Some commonly using brand names are:
In the USA
In Canada