Endocrine Disorders: Evaluation and Management
Summary
- Treatment of Primary and Secondary Adrenal Insufficiency
- In primary adrenal insufficiency, hydrocortisone (20-30 mg/day in 2 divided doses), prednisone (5 mg/day), or dexamethasone (0.5-0.75 mg/day) are given as glucocorticoid replacement, although lower doses have been advocated[Quinkler 2012]
- Fludrocortisone (0.1-0.2 mg/day) is also given as mineralocorticoid replacement
- [drug: Dehydroepiandrosterone] can also be considered, especially in women
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Keywords: Endocrine Disorders