Florinef Acetate and Nesiritide Intravenous

• Generic Name: fludrocortisone
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Florinef Acetate

Florinef Acetate is a steroid that helps reduce inflammation in the body.

Florinef Acetate is used to treat conditions in which the body does not produce enough of its own steroids, such as Addison's disease, and salt-losing adrenogenital syndrome.

Florinef Acetate may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

• Generic Name: nesiritide
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Natrecor

Nesiritide is used for patients who have severe congestive heart failure that has recently become worse. Nesiritide is for patients who are short of breath while at rest or with minimal activity.