This activity discusses the synthetic adrenal steroid fludrocortisone, which possesses potent mineralocorticoid activity. Normally prescribed for adrenocortical insufficiency, its versatile off-label applications extend to managing orthostatic hypotension and postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome. By exploring its mechanism of action, adverse event profile, and other critical aspects, including dosing, pharmacodynamics, pharmacokinetics, monitoring, and relevant interactions, participants gain essential insights to administer fludrocortisone for various indications adeptly. Understanding fludrocortisone’s pharmacology empowers healthcare professionals to make informed therapeutic decisions and optimize patient care outcomes, particularly in adrenocortical insufficiency treatment. Equipping healthcare professionals with this practical guide enhances their capacity to navigate complex medical scenarios, elevating the standard of healthcare delivery and ultimately improving patient outcomes.
- Provider:StatPearls, LLC
- Activity Link: https://www.statpearls.com/ArticleLibrary/viewarticle/88698
- Start Date: 2023-09-01 05:00:00
- End Date: 2023-09-01 05:00:00
- Credit Details: AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™️: 1.0 hours
Nursing: 1.0 hours
Pharmacy: 1.0 hours - MOC Credit Details: ABS - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Accredited CME (ABS)
ABPATH - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Lifelong Learning (ABPATH)
ABA - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Lifelong Learning (ABA)
ABTS - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Accredited CME (ABTS)
ABIM - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Medical Knowledge (ABIM)
ABS - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Self-Assessment (ABS)
ABP - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Lifelong Learning and Self-Assessment (ABP)
ABTS - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Self-Assessment (ABTS) - Commercial Support: No
- Activity Type: Enduring Material
- CME Finder Type: Online Learning
- Fee to Participate: Variable
- Measured Outcome: Learner Knowledge, Learner/Team Competence
- Provider Ship: Directly Provided
- Registration: Open to all
- Specialty: Adolescent Medicine, Chemical Pathology, Critical Care, Critical Care Medicine, Endocrine, Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism, General Operative Anesthesia, General Pediatrics, General Thoracic, Hospital Medicine, Internal Medicine, Neurocritical Care, Non-Thoracic Surgery, Pediatric Critical Care Medicine, Pediatric Emergency Medicine, Pediatric Endocrinology, Surgical Critical Care