Mineralocorticoids

DBCAT001861Pharmacologic classH02AA

A group of CORTICOSTEROIDS primarily associated with water and electrolyte balance. This is accomplished through the effect on ION TRANSPORT in renal tubules, resulting in retention of sodium and loss of potassium. A DrugBank category of 4 drugs. 2 of them are approved.

ATC classification: H — SYSTEMIC HORMONAL PREPARATIONS, EXCL. SEX HORMONES AND INSULINS
H02 — CORTICOSTEROIDS FOR SYSTEMIC USE
H02A — CORTICOSTEROIDS FOR SYSTEMIC USE, PLAIN
H02AA — Mineralocorticoids
Also known as: Effect, Mineralocorticoid · Effects, Mineralocorticoid · Mineralocorticoid Effect · Mineralocorticoid Effects
Drugs: Aldosterone
Desoxycorticosterone acetate
Desoxycortone
Fludrocortisone

What you can answer from here — as of October 27, 2022

4DrugsEach linked to its full drug card

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4Drug targetsEvery drug–target pair in the class, with bond type

45Marketed productsAcross the regions we cover, with dosage forms and routes

2Routes of administrationHow the drugs in this class are given

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