Fludrocortisone acetate is secreted by adrenal cortex. It increases the reabsorption of sodium and secretion of potassium and hydrogen. Fludrocortisone is used to treat cerebral salt wasting syndrome and adrenal insufficiency. Fludrocortisone improves the sensitivity of blood vessels to catecholamines and increases the blood volume.
Biochem/physiol Actions
Fludrocortisone acetate is a synthetic corticosteroid with more mineralocorticoid than glucocorticoid activity.
Nephrology, dialysis, transplantation : official publication of the European Dialysis and Transplant Association - European Renal Association, 22(11), 3273-3276 (2007-07-10)
Hyperkalaemia is a commonly encountered problem in dialysis patients with end-stage renal disease (ESRD). The aim of the present study was to assess the effect of fludrocortisone acetate (FCA) on reducing serum potassium levels in haemodialysis (HD) patients with hyperkalaemia.
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