Florinef etc. (fludrocortisone)
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Treatment Type: Medications
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Florinef etc. (fludrocortisone) is a corticosteroid medication that helps to regulate blood pressure by helping the kidneys retain sodium that would otherwise be lost in the urine.
In veterinary medicine, fludrocortisone is prescribed for dogs and cats to treat mineralocorticoid deficiency secondary to Addison's Disease.
Addison's disease treatment for pets
Fludrocortisone is very similar to aldosterone, which helps balance the levels of potassium and sodium by acting on the kidneys.
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Posted by DVM Ivana Vukasinovic on Wednesday, March 14, 2018
Florinef etc. (fludrocortisone) for Addison's Disease (Hypoadrenocorticism)
