Question

List therapeutic uses of mineralocorticoids.

please solve this question and give a reference.

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Answer 1

The therapeutic uses of mineralocorticoids are as follows:

1. It enhances the absorption of Sodium.

2. Helps in increasing excretion of potassium.

3. It shows the action on sweat gland, colon and salivary gland.

4. It is used to treat adrenocortical insufficiency.

5. In treating salt-losing adrenogenital syndrome.

6. As it is a steroid hormone that helps in regulating salt and water balance.

7. It also promotes potassium and sodium transportation.

8. It is used to treat severe hypotension in the restoration of plasma volume.

References:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mineralocorticoid

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/18193551/#:~:text=Abstract,to%20restore%20adequate%20plasma%20volume.