Cortisol and Fludrocortisone

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Difference between Cortisol and Fludrocortisone

Cortisol vs. Fludrocortisone

Cortisol is a steroid hormone, in the glucocorticoid class of hormones. Fludrocortisone, sold under the brand name Florinef among others, is a corticosteroid which is used to treat adrenogenital syndrome, postural hypotension, and adrenal insufficiency.

Similarities between Cortisol and Fludrocortisone

Cortisol and Fludrocortisone have 9 things in common (in Unionpedia): Addison's disease, Adrenal insufficiency, Aldosterone, Corticosteroid, Cortisone, Glucocorticoid, Hydrocortisone, Hypertension, Pregnane.

Addison's disease

Addison's disease, also known as primary adrenal insufficiency and hypocortisolism, is a long-term endocrine disorder in which the adrenal glands do not produce enough steroid hormones.

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Adrenal insufficiency

Adrenal insufficiency is a condition in which the adrenal glands do not produce adequate amounts of steroid hormones, primarily cortisol; but may also include impaired production of aldosterone (a mineralocorticoid), which regulates sodium conservation, potassium secretion, and water retention.

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Aldosterone

Aldosterone, the main mineralocorticoid hormone, is a steroid hormone produced by the zona glomerulosa of the adrenal cortex in the adrenal gland.

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Corticosteroid

Corticosteroids are a class of steroid hormones that are produced in the adrenal cortex of vertebrates, as well as the synthetic analogues of these hormones.

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Cortisone

Cortisone, also known as 17α,21-dihydroxypregn-4-ene-3,11,20-trione, is a pregnane (21-carbon) steroid hormone.

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Glucocorticoid

Glucocorticoids are a class of corticosteroids, which are a class of steroid hormones.

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Hydrocortisone

Hydrocortisone, sold under a number of brand names, is the name for the hormone cortisol when supplied as a medication.

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Hypertension

Hypertension (HTN or HT), also known as high blood pressure (HBP), is a long-term medical condition in which the blood pressure in the arteries is persistently elevated.

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Pregnane

Pregnane is a C21 steroid and, indirectly, a parent of progesterone.

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Cortisol and Fludrocortisone Comparison

Cortisol has 142 relations, while Fludrocortisone has 65. As they have in common 9, the Jaccard index is 4.35% = 9 / (142 + 65).

References

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