A1,
A2,
B,
C1,
C2,
D,
E,
F,
G-H,
I-K,
L,
M,
N,
O,
P1,
P2,
Q-R,
S,
T,
U-V,
W-Z
Florinef Patient, Information, Instructions - Fludrocortisone Acetate
Florinef Patient, Information, Instructions - Fludrocortisone Acetate
PATIENT
INFORMATION
The physician should advise the patient to report any medical
history of heart disease, high blood pressure, or kidney or liver disease and
to report current use of any medicines to determine if these medicines might
interact adversely with fludrocortisone acetate (see Drug
Interactions).
Patients who are on immunosuppressant doses of corticosteroids
should be warned to avoid exposure to chicken pox or measles and, if exposed,
to obtain medical advice.
The patient’s understanding of his steroid-dependent status
and increased dosage requirement under widely variable conditions of stress
is vital. Advise the patient to carry medical identification indicating his
dependence on steroid medication and, if necessary, instruct him to carry an
adequate supply of medication for use in emergencies.
Stress to the patient the importance of regular follow-up visits
to check his progress and the need to promptly notify the physician of dizziness,
severe or continuing headaches, swelling of feet or lower legs, or unusual weight
gain.
Advise the patient to use the medicine only as directed, to
take a missed dose as soon as possible, unless it is almost time for the next
dose, and not to double the next dose.
Inform the patient to keep this medication and all drugs out
of the reach of children.
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