fludrocortisone

fludrocortisone
flu·dro·cor·ti·sone .flü-drō-'kȯrt-ə-.sōn, -.zōn n a potent mineralocorticoid drug that is derived from cortisol, possesses some glucocorticoid activity, and is administered in the form of its acetate C23H31FO6 to treat adrenocortical insufficiency

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n.
a synthetic mineralocorticoid (see corticosteroid) used to treat disorders of the adrenal glands. It is administered by mouth and side-effects include muscle weakness, bone disorders, digestive and skin disorders, and fluid retention. Trade name: Florinef.

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