Florinef (Fludrocortisone Acetate) - Tablet
Florinef is manufactured by Shire Pharmaceuticals. This medicine is a corticosteroid used to help your body maintain the proper balance of water and minerals. It may also be used to treat other conditions as determined by your doctor. Florinef Acetate; Active Ingredients: Fludrocortisone Acetate
Representative Names: Florinef Acetate
Where can I order Florinef From? Can I buy Florinef at Canadian Prices?
Yes, if you are from the U.S. then you can buy Florinef at Canadian prices. Currently we will only accept an order for Florinef from U.S. and Canadian residents. Both U.S. and Canadian residents require a prescription to purchase Florinef and when you order Florinef it will be delivered with express shipping.
What are Florinef tablets?
What should my health care professional know before I take Florinef?
How should I take this medicine?
What if I miss a dose?
What drug(s) may interact with Florinef?
What side effects may I notice from taking Florinef?
What should I watch for while taking Florinef?
Where can I keep my medicine?
What are Florinef tablets?
Florinef (Florinef) causes the body to retain salt and water. Florinef replaces the natural steroids that are lacking in patients with underactive adrenal glands. Florinef also treats a salt-losing condition called adrenogenital syndrome. Generic Florinef tablets are available.
What should my health care professional know before I take Florinef?
•Cushing's syndrome
•diabetes mellitus
•heart problems, or previous heart attack
•high blood pressure or blood clotting disorder
•infection, such as herpes, measles, tuberculosis or chickenpox
•myasthenia gravis
•psychosis
•osteoporosis
•recent surgery
•seizures (convulsions)
•stomach or intestinal disease, including colitis
•kidney disease
•over- or underactive thyroid
•an unusual or allergic reaction to Florinef, other corticosteroids, medicines, foods, dyes, or preservatives
•pregnant or trying to get pregnant
•breast-Florinefding
How should I take Florinef?
Take Florinef tablets by mouth. Follow the directions on the prescription label. Swallow the tablets with a drink of water. Take with food or milk to avoid stomach upset. If you are only taking Florinef once a day, take it in the morning, unless otherwise directed, which is the time your body normally secretes cortisol. Take your doses at regular intervals. Do not take your medicine more often than directed.
Contact your pediatrician or health care professional regarding the use of this medicine in children. Special care may be needed.
What if I miss a Florinef dose?
If you miss a dose, take it a soon as you can. If it is almost time for your next dose, consult your prescriber or health care professional. You may need to miss a dose or take a double dose, depending on your condition and treatment. Do not take double or extra doses without advice.
What drug(s) may interact with Florinef?
•antiinflammatory drugs (NSAIDs, such as ibuprofen)
•barbiturate medicines for inducing sleep or treating seizures (convulsions)
•bosentan
•certain heart medicines
•male hormones
•phenytoin
•rifampin
•water pills
Tell your prescriber or health care professional about all other medicines you are taking, including non-prescription medicines, nutritional supplements, or herbal products. Also tell your prescriber or health care professional if you are a frequent user of drinks with caffeine or alcohol, if you smoke, or if you use illegal drugs. These may affect the way your medicine works. Check with your health care professional before stopping or starting any of your medicines.
What side effects may I notice from taking Florinef?
Side effects that you should report to your prescriber or health care professional as soon as possible:
•difficulty breathing or shortness of breath
•headache, severe or continuing
•irregular heartbeat
•loss of appetite
•mental depression, mood swings
•muscle weakness, cramps or pain
•nausea, vomiting
•skin rash or itching
•sudden weight gain
•swelling of face, nasal passages, or eyelids
•swelling of the Florineft or legs
•unusual tiredness
Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report to your prescriber or health care professional if they continue or are bothersome):
•dizziness
•increased appetite
•restlessness
•trouble sleeping
•upset stomach
What should I watch for while taking Florinef?
Visit your prescriber or health care professional for regular checks on your progress. If you are taking Florinef over a prolonged period, carry an identification card with your name and address, the type and dose of your medicine, and your prescriber's name and address. Do not suddenly stop taking Florinef. Follow the advice of your prescriber or health care professional.
If you are receiving Florinef for a long period of time, you may have an increased risk of infection while taking Florinef. Tell your prescriber or health care professional if you are exposed to anyone with measles or chickenpox, or if you develop sores or blisters that do not heal properly.
If you are going to have surgery, tell your prescriber or health care professional that you have taken Florinef within the last twelve months.
You may need to watch your diet. Your body can lose potassium while you are taking Florinef. Ask your prescriber or health care professional about your diet.
Alcohol can increase the risk of getting serious side effects while you are taking Florinef. Avoid alcoholic drinks.
Florinef can interfere with certain lab tests and can cause false skin test results.
Where can I keep my Florinef?
Keep out of the reach of children in a container that small children cannot open.
Store at room temperature between 15 and 30 degrees C (59 and 86 degrees F). Protect from excessive heat. Throw away any unused medicine after the expiration date.
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