Midodrine

Midodrine

Clinical data
ATC code	C01CA17 (WHO)
Identifiers
IUPAC name 2-amino-N-[2-(2,5-dimethoxyphenyl)-2-hydroxy-ethyl]-acetamide
CAS Number	133163-28-7
PubChem CID	4195
DrugBank	APRD01116
E number	{{#property:P628}}
ECHA InfoCard	{{#property:P2566}}
Chemical and physical data
Formula	C12H18N2O4
Molar mass	254.282 g/mol

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Overview

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.

External links

• Hebenstreit G. Treatment of hypotension caused by psychopharmacological drugs (in German). Wien Med Wochenschr 1981;131:109-12. PMID 6165144.

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