Florinef
belongs to the type of drugs called steroids. The body naturally creates
steroids that are similar to Florinef.
Sometimes
the body experiences conditions in which they cannot or does not produce a
sufficient amount of steroids, like Addison’s disease, and
salt-losing adrenogenital syndrome. Florinef functions in the body by
treating the said conditions. Florinef could also be used in other purposes not
mentioned here.
Florinef
lessens the body’s ability to fight infection so avoid taking this medication
if you have serious bacterial, viral, or fungal infection. Talk to your doctor
first before taking this medication if you have kidney disease, diabetes
mellitus, Myasthenia gravis, Ulcerative Colitis, hypothyroidism, high
blood pressure or heart disease, liver disease, tuberculosis, psychiatric
conditions, stomach ulcers, osteoporosis, or any other medical conditions.
Your doctor might not allow you to take Florinef, adjust your dose or require
you a specials monitoring during the treatment. This medication belongs to the
FDA pregnancy category C. It is unknown whether this medication could cause
harm to an unborn baby. Talk to your doctor first before taking Florinef if you
are pregnant. Talk to your doctor first before taking this medication if you
are breast-feeding an infant because this passes in breast milk.
Follow
the exact direction given to you by your doctor in taking Florinef. In case you
did not understand the instructions, do not hesitate to ask your doctor,
pharmacist or nurse to explain them to you. It is advisable to take every dose
of this medication with a full glass of water. To reduce stomach upset, you may
take this medication with milk or food. If possible, take this medication at
the same time every day. If you are taking this medication for several weeks,
talk to your doctor first before you stop taking this medication.
You
may obtain the dose of Florinef from your doctor. Follow the exact dose given
to you by your doctor.
Some
of the signs of overdose with Florinef are weight gain, swelling or water retention,
high blood pressure and low levels of potassium in the blood. Look for
emergency medical attention if you suspect an overdose or experience any of the
said signs of overdose. Taking a large dose of this medication, even once is
unlikely to cause symptoms or death.
In
case you miss a dose of this medication, take the missed dose as soon as you
recall but if it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and
take the next dose that was regularly scheduled. Avoid taking a double dose of
this medication.
Some
of the serious side effects of Florinef are allergic reactions such as closing
of your throat, difficulty in breathing, swelling of the lips and hives; severe
or continuing headache; sudden weight gain; dizziness or fainting; swelling of
the feet or ankles; increased blood pressure; and difficulty in breathing. If
you experience any of the said serious side effects, stop taking Florinef and
look for emergency medical attention. Some other side effects of this
medication are muscle weakness or joint pain, glaucoma, cataracts, thinning of
your skin, nausea or stomach upset, fatigue, increased hunger or thirst,
problems with diabetes control, osteoporosis, round face, and changes in
behavior. If you experience any of the said side effects, inform your doctor
about it. Some side effects that are not mentioned here may also occur. Talk to
your doctor if you experience any unusual or bothersome side effects.
Talk
to your doctor first before taking Florinef if you are taking other medicines
like barbiturate like amobarbital, secobarbital, pentobarbital or
Phenobarbital; birth control pills like Ortho Novum, Ovral,
Lo-Ovral, Triphasil, Levlen , Tri-Levlen, Alesse, Desogen,
and others; diuretic like furosemide, ethacrynic acid, bumetanide,
or torsemide; estrogen like Premarin, Ogen, Estratest, Estraderm,
Vivelle, Climara, Fempatch, and others; insulin or an oral diabetes medicine
like chlorpropamide or glyburide; anabolic steroid like oxymetholone,
nandrolone, and others phenytoin or ethotoin; rifampin; digoxin;
amphotericin B; warfarin; and aspirin. Your doctor might adjust your dose or
require you a special monitoring during the treatment with Florinef if you are
taking the said medicines. Other drugs not mentioned here may also affect
Florinef. Talk to your doctor first before taking other medicines or
over-the-counter medicines.
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In
some countries FLORINEF may also be known as: Fludrocortisone, FLOVENT