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Floricot<\/strong> je fludrocortisone acetate 100 mcg (0.1 mg) tablet<\/strong>, the standard oral mineralocorticoid replacement<\/strong> used in primary adrenal insufficiency (Addison’s disease)<\/strong>, congenital adrenal hyperplasia<\/strong> (salt-losing forms), and severe neurogenic orthostatic hypotension<\/strong>. Obvykl\u00e1 d\u00e1vka pro dosp\u011bl\u00e9 je 50–200 mcg once daily<\/strong> for adrenal replacement, and up to 400 mcg\/day<\/strong> for neurogenic orthostatic hypotension. Fludrocortisone promotes salt and water retention, which raises blood pressure — it is ne<\/em> an antihypertensive.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n \ud83d\udce6 Ka\u017ed\u00e1 objedn\u00e1vka je pokryta na\u0161\u00ed Z\u00e1rukou op\u011btovn\u00e9ho odesl\u00e1n\u00ed<\/strong><\/a> \u2014 pokud va\u0161e z\u00e1silka nedoraz\u00ed do 20 pracovn\u00edch dn\u016f, p\u0159epos\u00edl\u00e1me ji.<\/p>\n Na\u0161e generick\u00e9 l\u00e9ky poch\u00e1zej\u00ed od v\u00fdrobc\u016f certifikovan\u00fdch WHO-GMP a jsou expedov\u00e1ny po cel\u00e9m sv\u011bt\u011b v diskr\u00e9tn\u00edm, nen\u00e1padn\u00e9m balen\u00ed \u2013 na vn\u011bj\u0161\u00ed stran\u011b bal\u00edku nen\u00ed uveden n\u00e1zev l\u00e9ku. Platby kartou jsou sm\u011brov\u00e1ny prost\u0159ednictv\u00edm regulovan\u00e9ho procesoru (popisky na v\u00fdpisu zahrnuj\u00ed regulovan\u00e9ho procesora plateb kartou \u2013 nikdy \u201cMedsBase\u201d nebo n\u00e1zev l\u00e9ku). P\u0159ij\u00edm\u00e1me tak\u00e9 kryptom\u011bny a bankovn\u00ed p\u0159evody SEPA. Ka\u017ed\u00e1 objedn\u00e1vka je zaji\u0161t\u011bna na\u0161\u00ed politikou p\u0159eposl\u00e1n\u00ed.<\/p>\n Floricot 100 mcg<\/strong> je peror\u00e1ln\u00ed tableta obsahuj\u00edc\u00ed fludrocortisone acetate<\/strong>, a synthetic steroid with potent mineralocorticoid activity and moderate glucocorticoid activity. It is on the WHO Essential Medicines List as the standard oral mineralocorticoid replacement.<\/p>\n Fludrocortisone is essentially a pharmacological substitute for aldosterone<\/strong> — the natural mineralocorticoid hormone produced by the adrenal cortex, which regulates sodium and potassium balance. When the adrenal glands cannot produce enough aldosterone (Addison’s disease, congenital adrenal hyperplasia), fludrocortisone is used to restore normal salt and water balance.<\/p>\n Because salt and water retention raises circulating blood volume, fludrocortisone raises blood pressure<\/strong> — which is also why it is used in selected patients with severe orthostatic<\/em> hypotension who faint on standing.<\/p>\n Pozn\u00e1mka k v\u00fdpisu \u201cBP\u201d.<\/strong> Floricot raises blood pressure rather than lowering it — it is not a hypertension medicine. The BP category listing likely reflects its role in orthostatic hypotension (low BP on standing). For essential hypertension, thiazides, ACE inhibitors, ARBs, calcium channel blockers, and beta-blockers are the appropriate classes.<\/p>\n Fludrocortisone binds mineralocorticoid receptors in the distal tubule of the kidney and promotes:<\/p>\n Fludrocortisone also has weak glucocorticoid activity — about 1 mg fludrocortisone equals roughly 10 mg hydrocortisone for anti-inflammatory effect — but it is rarely used for that purpose because purer glucocorticoids are available.<\/p>\n Take with food to reduce gastric irritation. Morning dosing mimics natural cortisol rhythm and is preferred. Swallow whole with water.<\/p>\n Dose adjustments: never stop abruptly in adrenal insufficiency<\/strong> — this will trigger an Addisonian crisis. Any dose change should be gradual and monitored.<\/p>\n For neurogenic orthostatic hypotension specifically, patients should be warned about supine hypertension<\/strong> — blood pressure when lying flat can rise excessively. Practical measures: elevate the head of the bed 10–15 cm; avoid dosing in the evening; discuss BP home monitoring with your doctor.<\/p>\n MedsBase nab\u00edz\u00ed celosv\u011btovou dopravu pro ka\u017edou objedn\u00e1vku. Objedn\u00e1vky jsou odes\u00edl\u00e1ny v diskr\u00e9tn\u00edch obalech a dod\u00e1v\u00e1ny v origin\u00e1ln\u00edch v\u00fdrobn\u00edch balen\u00edch. Pokud je po\u017eadovan\u00e1 s\u00edla nebo velikost balen\u00ed nedostupn\u00e1, kontaktujte z\u00e1kaznickou podporu pro odhad dodac\u00ed lh\u016fty.<\/p>\n Zdravotn\u00ed prohl\u00e1\u0161en\u00ed.<\/strong> Informace na t\u00e9to str\u00e1nce slou\u017e\u00ed pouze pro obecn\u00e9 vzd\u011bl\u00e1vac\u00ed \u00fa\u010dely. Nejsou n\u00e1hradou za rady va\u0161eho l\u00e9ka\u0159e nebo l\u00e9k\u00e1rn\u00edka. P\u0159ed zah\u00e1jen\u00edm, ukon\u010den\u00edm nebo zm\u011bnou l\u00e9\u010dby se pora\u010fte s kvalifikovan\u00fdm zdravotnick\u00fdm pracovn\u00edkem.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Floricot (fludrocortisone 100 mcg) is used for mineralocorticoid replacement in primary adrenal insufficiency (Addison’s disease) and congenital adrenal hyperplasia, and for the treatment of severe neurogenic orthostatic hypotension and postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome.<\/p>\n Not in the usual sense — it raises blood pressure by promoting salt and water retention. It is used in patients who faint or feel dizzy on standing (orthostatic hypotension), not in patients with high blood pressure. For essential hypertension, entirely different classes are used.<\/p>\n In Addison’s disease, the adrenal glands cannot produce enough aldosterone. Without mineralocorticoid replacement, sodium, water, and blood pressure fall, and potassium rises — progressing to potentially fatal Addisonian crisis. Fludrocortisone replaces what your body cannot make; lifelong therapy is essential, exactly like insulin for type 1 diabetes.<\/p>\n The first dose raises plasma volume within hours and improves orthostatic symptoms within 1–3 days. Full effect on standing blood pressure is usually seen within 1–2 weeks, as blood volume equilibrates at the new steady state.<\/p>\n Some weight gain from fluid retention is normal, particularly in the first 2–4 weeks. Rapid weight gain (> 2 kg in a week), ankle swelling, or shortness of breath may mean the dose is too high — contact your doctor.<\/p>\n Cramps and weakness usually reflect low blood potassium (hypokalaemia). Fludrocortisone promotes potassium loss in the urine. If cramps are persistent, your doctor will check your electrolytes and may recommend a potassium-rich diet or supplement.<\/p>\n No — particularly not in adrenal insufficiency. Abrupt withdrawal can trigger a life-threatening Addisonian crisis. Any dose change must be gradual and under specialist supervision.<\/p>\n In adrenal insufficiency, yes — continuation of fludrocortisone through pregnancy is essential. Dose adjustments may be needed, particularly in the second and third trimesters, under endocrinology supervision.<\/p>\n This is a known dose-related effect. Your doctor will check supine and standing blood pressure at each visit. If supine BP exceeds 160\/100 or you develop symptoms of heart failure, the dose will be reduced. Elevating the head of the bed at night and avoiding evening dosing can help.<\/p>\n Yes, but carefully. In adrenal insufficiency, antihypertensives are rarely needed. For orthostatic hypotension, fludrocortisone is sometimes combined with midodrine (a direct vasoconstrictor); the combination is effective but requires close BP monitoring.<\/p>\n Yes — fludrocortisone is a synthetic steroid with strong mineralocorticoid activity and weak glucocorticoid activity. It is not the same as anti-inflammatory steroids like prednisolone or dexamethasone — fludrocortisone is primarily a salt-retaining hormone replacement.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Dal\u0161\u00ed produkty v Chronick\u00e1 onemocn\u011bn\u00ed<\/strong> kter\u00e9 z\u00e1kazn\u00edci tak\u00e9 prohl\u00ed\u017eej\u00ed:<\/p>\n \u2705 Manages Adrenal Insufficiency Floricot contains Fludrocortisone.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":57093,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","template":"","meta":[],"product_brand":[],"product_cat":[3141,3223,3260],"product_tag":[4229,4230],"class_list":{"0":"post-57092","1":"product","2":"type-product","3":"status-publish","4":"has-post-thumbnail","6":"product_cat-category-overview","7":"product_cat-chronic-conditions","8":"product_cat-heart-blood-pressure","9":"product_tag-floricot","10":"product_tag-fludrocortisone","12":"first","13":"instock","14":"shipping-taxable","15":"purchasable","16":"product-type-variable","17":"has-default-attributes"},"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/medsbase.com\/cs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product\/57092","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/medsbase.com\/cs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/medsbase.com\/cs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/product"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/medsbase.com\/cs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=57092"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/medsbase.com\/cs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/57093"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/medsbase.com\/cs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=57092"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"product_brand","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/medsbase.com\/cs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_brand?post=57092"},{"taxonomy":"product_cat","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/medsbase.com\/cs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_cat?post=57092"},{"taxonomy":"product_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/medsbase.com\/cs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_tag?post=57092"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}Pro\u010d objedn\u00e1vat z MedsBase<\/h3>\n
What Is Floricot Used For?<\/h2>\n
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How Does Fludrocortisone Work?<\/h2>\n
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Floricot Dosing<\/h2>\n
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Who Should Not Take Floricot?<\/h2>\n
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Vedlej\u0161\u00ed \u00fa\u010dinky<\/h2>\n
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Monitoring on Floricot<\/h2>\n
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Objedn\u00e1vky a dod\u00e1n\u00ed<\/h2>\n
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What is Floricot used for?<\/h3>\n
Is Floricot a blood-pressure medicine?<\/h3>\n
Why must I take Floricot for life if I have Addison’s disease?<\/h3>\n
How long does Floricot take to work?<\/h3>\n
Will Floricot make me gain weight?<\/h3>\n
Why am I getting muscle cramps on Floricot?<\/h3>\n
Can I stop Floricot suddenly?<\/h3>\n
Can I take Floricot in pregnancy?<\/h3>\n
What happens if my blood pressure gets too high on Floricot?<\/h3>\n
Can I take Floricot with other blood-pressure medications?<\/h3>\n
Is Floricot a steroid?<\/h3>\n
Souvisej\u00edc\u00ed alternativy<\/h3>\n
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\n\u2705 Regulates Blood Pressure
\n\u2705 Improves Salt Retention
\n\u2705 Treats Orthostatic Hypotension
\n\u2705 Enhances Electrolyte Balance<\/p>\n