MIDOBEST-5 TABLET
MRP: 7,000
Packaging: 10X10
Pack Type: tablet
Composition:
Midodrine Hydrochloride 5mg
Indication:
Used for certain patients who have symptoms of low blood pressure when standing. This condition is also known as orthostatic hypotension.
Description:
Midodrine Hydrochloride 5mg is a vasopressor and antihypotensive agent primarily used to treat symptomatic orthostatic hypotension—a condition where blood pressure drops significantly upon standing, leading to dizziness, lightheadedness, and even fainting.
Midodrine works by stimulating alpha-1 adrenergic receptors, leading to vasoconstriction (narrowing of blood vessels), which raises blood pressure. It is an orally active prodrug that converts into its active form (desglymidodrine) in the body. It is typically prescribed when non-drug treatments for low blood pressure are insufficient.
Tags:
- Raises low blood pressure effectively
- Reduces symptoms like dizziness, lightheadedness, and fainting
- Improves standing tolerance and daily functioning
- Fast-acting with sustained effect
- Can be combined with non-drug therapies like compression stockings
Usage Information
Dosage
Typical Dose: 5mg orally, 2–3 times daily Timing: During daytime hours (e.g., morning, midday, late afternoon) Important: Avoid taking the last dose less than 4–5 hours before bedtime to prevent high blood pressure while lying down.
Side Effects
Common side effects: Goosebumps or chills Itching of the scalp Tingling sensation Urinary urgency or retention Paresthesia Serious but less common: Supine hypertension (high blood pressure when lying down) Bradycardia (slow heart rate) Visual disturbances Regular monitoring of blood pressure in different positions (lying vs. standing) is essential.
Contraindications
You have severe organic heart disease You have urinary retention or severe kidney disease You have thyrotoxicosis (overactive thyroid) You suffer from high blood pressure while lying down (supine hypertension) You are allergic to Midodrine or its components You are pregnant or breastfeeding without doctor’s advice