单词 | fludrocortisone |
释义 | fludrocortisoneenUKflu·dro·cor·ti·soneF0202450 (flo͞o′drō-kôr′tĭ-sōn′, -zōn′)fludrocortisoneenUKfludrocortisone[floo″dro-kor´tĭ-sōn]fludrocortisone(flo͞o′drō-kôr′tĭ-sōn′, -zōn′)fludrocortisoneEndocrinology A synthetic steroid used to replace steroids normally produced by the adrenal gland, when the gland is structurally or functionally compromisedfludrocortisoneA steroid drug with a minor anti-inflammatory action but with a powerful sodium-retaining effect, similar to that of ALDOSTERONE. It is thus useful in the treatment of ADDISON'S DISEASE, to replace aldosterone. The drug is on the WHO official list. A brand name is Florinef. |
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