Lancashire and South Cumbria
Formulary
Formulary
6 Endocrine system
06-03-01 Replacement therapy
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Formulary
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Tablets 100micrograms Fludrocortisone has very high mineralocorticoid activity and insignificant glucocorticoid activity. A combination of hydrocortisone and fludrocortisone are needed in primary adrenal deficiency states. |
 MHRA: Corticosteroids: rare risk of central serous chorioretinopathy with local as well as systemic administration |
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Links
- AddisonsDisease.org
- BSPED: Adrenal Insufficiency Consensus Guidelines
- MHRA: Corticosteroids: rare risk of central serous chorioretinopathy with local as well as systemic administration
- NHSE: National Patient Safety Alert – Steroid Emergency Card to support early recognition and treatment of adrenal crisis in adults