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Midodrine


Midodrine
Systematic (IUPAC) name
2-amino-N-[2-(2,5-dimethoxyphenyl)-2-hydroxy-ethyl]-acetamide
Identifiers
CAS number	133163-28-7
ATC code	C01CA17
PubChem	4195
DrugBank	APRD01116
Chemical data
Formula	C₁₂H₁₈N₂O₄
Mol. mass	254.282 g/mol
Pharmacokinetic data
Bioavailability	?
Metabolism	?
Half life	?
Excretion	?
Therapeutic considerations
Pregnancy cat.	?
Legal status
Routes	?

Midodrine is an alpha-sympathomimetic drug. It is used to treat hepatorenal syndrome and orthostatic hypotension.It is not given before bedtime to avoid supine hypertension; the last dose of midodrine should be taken at least 3 to 4 hours before bedtime.

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Phosphodiesterase inhibitors (PDE3I)	Amrinone • Milrinone • Enoximone • Bucladesine
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