midodrine (Rx)

Brand and Other Names:ProAmatine, Orvaten

Dosing & Uses

AdultPediatric

Dosage Forms & Strengths

tablet

  • 2.5mg
  • 5mg
  • 10mg

Symptomatic Orthostatic Hypotension

2.5-10 mg PO q8hr

Usual dose: 10 mg PO q8hr

Doses greater than 30 mg/day have not been studied; should not exceed 40 mg/day

Stress Incontinence (Off-label)

2.5-5 mg PO q8-12hr

Dosing Modifications

Renal impairment: 2.5 mg PO q8hr; increase as tolerated

Safety & efficacy not established

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            Contraindicated (5)

            • isocarboxazid

              isocarboxazid increases effects of midodrine by pharmacodynamic synergism. Contraindicated. Risk of acute hypertensive episode.

            • linezolid

              linezolid increases effects of midodrine by pharmacodynamic synergism. Contraindicated. Risk of acute hypertensive episode.

            • phenelzine

              phenelzine increases effects of midodrine by pharmacodynamic synergism. Contraindicated. Risk of acute hypertensive episode.

            • selegiline transdermal

              selegiline transdermal increases effects of midodrine by pharmacodynamic synergism. Contraindicated. Risk of acute hypertensive episode.

            • tranylcypromine

              tranylcypromine increases effects of midodrine by pharmacodynamic synergism. Contraindicated. Risk of acute hypertensive episode.

            Serious - Use Alternative (28)

            • amitriptyline

              amitriptyline, midodrine. Other (see comment). Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Comment: Tricyclic antidepressants increase or decrease effects of sympathomimetics, by blocking reuptake of NE, or blocking uptake of indirect sympathomimetics into the adrenergic neuron.

            • amoxapine

              amoxapine, midodrine. Other (see comment). Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Comment: Tricyclic antidepressants increase or decrease effects of sympathomimetics, by blocking reuptake of NE, or blocking uptake of indirect sympathomimetics into the adrenergic neuron.

            • cabergoline

              cabergoline, midodrine. Mechanism: pharmacodynamic synergism. Contraindicated. Additive vasospasm; risk of hypertension.

            • clomipramine

              clomipramine, midodrine. Other (see comment). Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Comment: Tricyclic antidepressants increase or decrease effects of sympathomimetics, by blocking reuptake of NE, or blocking uptake of indirect sympathomimetics into the adrenergic neuron.

            • desflurane

              desflurane increases toxicity of midodrine by Mechanism: unknown. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Risk of V tach, HTN.

            • desipramine

              desipramine, midodrine. Other (see comment). Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Comment: Tricyclic antidepressants increase or decrease effects of sympathomimetics, by blocking reuptake of NE, or blocking uptake of indirect sympathomimetics into the adrenergic neuron.

            • dihydroergotamine

              dihydroergotamine, midodrine. Mechanism: pharmacodynamic synergism. Contraindicated. Additive vasospasm; risk of hypertension.

            • dihydroergotamine intranasal

              dihydroergotamine intranasal, midodrine. Mechanism: pharmacodynamic synergism. Contraindicated. Additive vasospasm; risk of hypertension.

            • doxapram

              doxapram increases effects of midodrine by pharmacodynamic synergism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Additive pressor effect.

            • doxepin

              doxepin, midodrine. Other (see comment). Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Comment: Tricyclic antidepressants increase or decrease effects of sympathomimetics, by blocking reuptake of NE, or blocking uptake of indirect sympathomimetics into the adrenergic neuron.

            • ergoloid mesylates

              ergoloid mesylates, midodrine. Mechanism: pharmacodynamic synergism. Contraindicated. Additive vasospasm; risk of hypertension.

            • ergotamine

              ergotamine, midodrine. Mechanism: pharmacodynamic synergism. Contraindicated. Additive vasospasm; risk of hypertension.

            • ether

              ether increases toxicity of midodrine by Mechanism: unknown. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Risk of V tach, HTN.

            • imipramine

              imipramine, midodrine. Other (see comment). Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Comment: Tricyclic antidepressants increase or decrease effects of sympathomimetics, by blocking reuptake of NE, or blocking uptake of indirect sympathomimetics into the adrenergic neuron.

            • isoflurane

              isoflurane increases toxicity of midodrine by Mechanism: unknown. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Risk of V tach, HTN.

            • lofepramine

              lofepramine, midodrine. Other (see comment). Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Comment: Tricyclic antidepressants increase or decrease effects of sympathomimetics, by blocking reuptake of NE, or blocking uptake of indirect sympathomimetics into the adrenergic neuron.

            • maprotiline

              maprotiline, midodrine. Other (see comment). Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Comment: Tricyclic antidepressants increase or decrease effects of sympathomimetics, by blocking reuptake of NE, or blocking uptake of indirect sympathomimetics into the adrenergic neuron.

            • methoxyflurane

              methoxyflurane increases toxicity of midodrine by Mechanism: unknown. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Risk of V tach, HTN.

            • methylergonovine

              methylergonovine, midodrine. Mechanism: pharmacodynamic synergism. Contraindicated. Additive vasospasm; risk of hypertension.

            • nortriptyline

              nortriptyline, midodrine. Other (see comment). Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Comment: Tricyclic antidepressants increase or decrease effects of sympathomimetics, by blocking reuptake of NE, or blocking uptake of indirect sympathomimetics into the adrenergic neuron.

            • procarbazine

              procarbazine increases effects of midodrine by pharmacodynamic synergism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Risk of acute hypertensive episode.

            • protriptyline

              protriptyline, midodrine. Other (see comment). Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Comment: Tricyclic antidepressants increase or decrease effects of sympathomimetics, by blocking reuptake of NE, or blocking uptake of indirect sympathomimetics into the adrenergic neuron.

            • rasagiline

              rasagiline increases effects of midodrine by pharmacodynamic synergism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Midodrine should not be given concurrently with monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs). Risk of acute hypertensive episode.

            • selegiline

              selegiline increases effects of midodrine by pharmacodynamic synergism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Midodrine should not be given concurrently with monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs). Risk of acute hypertensive episode.

            • sevoflurane

              sevoflurane increases toxicity of midodrine by Mechanism: unknown. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Risk of V tach, HTN.

            • trazodone

              trazodone, midodrine. Other (see comment). Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Comment: Tricyclic antidepressants increase or decrease effects of sympathomimetics, by blocking reuptake of NE, or blocking uptake of indirect sympathomimetics into the adrenergic neuron.

            • trimipramine

              trimipramine, midodrine. Other (see comment). Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Comment: Tricyclic antidepressants increase or decrease effects of sympathomimetics, by blocking reuptake of NE, or blocking uptake of indirect sympathomimetics into the adrenergic neuron.

            • yohimbe

              yohimbe, midodrine. Mechanism: pharmacodynamic synergism. Contraindicated. Risk of acute hypertensive episode.

            Monitor Closely (167)

            • albuterol

              albuterol and midodrine both decrease sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

              albuterol and midodrine both increase sympathetic (adrenergic) effects, including increased blood pressure and heart rate. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • alfentanil

              alfentanil increases and midodrine decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • alprazolam

              alprazolam increases and midodrine decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • amiodarone

              amiodarone will increase the level or effect of midodrine by basic (cationic) drug competition for renal tubular clearance. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • amitriptyline

              amitriptyline increases and midodrine decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • amobarbital

              amobarbital increases and midodrine decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • amoxapine

              amoxapine increases and midodrine decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • arformoterol

              arformoterol and midodrine both decrease sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

              arformoterol and midodrine both increase sympathetic (adrenergic) effects, including increased blood pressure and heart rate. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • aripiprazole

              aripiprazole increases and midodrine decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • armodafinil

              armodafinil and midodrine both decrease sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • atomoxetine

              atomoxetine, midodrine. Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: Due to the potential for increases in blood pressure and heart rate, atomoxetine should be used cautiously with vasopressors such as midodrine.

            • azelastine

              azelastine increases and midodrine decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • belladonna and opium

              belladonna and opium increases and midodrine decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • benperidol

              benperidol increases and midodrine decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • benzphetamine

              benzphetamine and midodrine both decrease sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

              benzphetamine and midodrine both increase sympathetic (adrenergic) effects, including increased blood pressure and heart rate. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • bromocriptine

              bromocriptine, midodrine. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Hypertension, V tach.

            • brompheniramine

              brompheniramine increases and midodrine decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • buprenorphine buccal

              buprenorphine buccal increases and midodrine decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • butabarbital

              butabarbital increases and midodrine decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • butalbital

              butalbital increases and midodrine decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • butorphanol

              butorphanol increases and midodrine decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • caffeine

              caffeine and midodrine both decrease sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • carbinoxamine

              carbinoxamine increases and midodrine decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • chloral hydrate

              chloral hydrate increases and midodrine decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • chlordiazepoxide

              chlordiazepoxide increases and midodrine decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • chlorpheniramine

              chlorpheniramine increases and midodrine decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • chlorpromazine

              chlorpromazine increases and midodrine decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

              chlorpromazine, midodrine. Mechanism: unknown. Use Caution/Monitor. Risk of cardiac arrhythmia or sudden death, more likely w/thioridazine than other phenothiazines. Interaction more likely in certain predisposed pts. only.

            • cimetidine

              cimetidine will increase the level or effect of midodrine by basic (cationic) drug competition for renal tubular clearance. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • cinnarizine

              cinnarizine increases and midodrine decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • clemastine

              clemastine increases and midodrine decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • clomipramine

              clomipramine increases and midodrine decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • clonazepam

              clonazepam increases and midodrine decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • clorazepate

              clorazepate increases and midodrine decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • clozapine

              clozapine increases and midodrine decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • codeine

              codeine increases and midodrine decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • cyclizine

              cyclizine increases and midodrine decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • cyproheptadine

              cyproheptadine increases and midodrine decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • desipramine

              desipramine increases and midodrine decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • dexchlorpheniramine

              dexchlorpheniramine increases and midodrine decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • dexfenfluramine

              dexfenfluramine and midodrine both decrease sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

              dexfenfluramine and midodrine both increase sympathetic (adrenergic) effects, including increased blood pressure and heart rate. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • dexmedetomidine

              dexmedetomidine increases and midodrine decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • dexmethylphenidate

              dexmethylphenidate and midodrine both decrease sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

              dexmethylphenidate and midodrine both increase sympathetic (adrenergic) effects, including increased blood pressure and heart rate. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • dextroamphetamine

              dextroamphetamine and midodrine both decrease sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

              dextroamphetamine and midodrine both increase sympathetic (adrenergic) effects, including increased blood pressure and heart rate. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • dextromoramide

              dextromoramide increases and midodrine decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • diamorphine

              diamorphine increases and midodrine decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • diazepam

              diazepam increases and midodrine decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • diethylpropion

              diethylpropion and midodrine both decrease sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

              diethylpropion and midodrine both increase sympathetic (adrenergic) effects, including increased blood pressure and heart rate. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • difenoxin hcl

              difenoxin hcl increases and midodrine decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • digoxin

              digoxin will increase the level or effect of midodrine by basic (cationic) drug competition for renal tubular clearance. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • dimenhydrinate

              dimenhydrinate increases and midodrine decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • diphenhydramine

              diphenhydramine increases and midodrine decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • diphenoxylate hcl

              diphenoxylate hcl increases and midodrine decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • dipipanone

              dipipanone increases and midodrine decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • dobutamine

              dobutamine and midodrine both decrease sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

              dobutamine and midodrine both increase sympathetic (adrenergic) effects, including increased blood pressure and heart rate. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • dofetilide

              dofetilide will increase the level or effect of midodrine by basic (cationic) drug competition for renal tubular clearance. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • dopamine

              dopamine and midodrine both decrease sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

              dopamine and midodrine both increase sympathetic (adrenergic) effects, including increased blood pressure and heart rate. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • dopexamine

              dopexamine and midodrine both decrease sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

              dopexamine and midodrine both increase sympathetic (adrenergic) effects, including increased blood pressure and heart rate. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • doxepin

              doxepin increases and midodrine decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • droperidol

              droperidol increases and midodrine decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • droxidopa

              midodrine and droxidopa both increase sympathetic (adrenergic) effects, including increased blood pressure and heart rate. Use Caution/Monitor. May increase risk for supine hypertension

            • ephedrine

              ephedrine and midodrine both decrease sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

              ephedrine and midodrine both increase sympathetic (adrenergic) effects, including increased blood pressure and heart rate. Use Caution/Monitor.

              ephedrine, midodrine. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • epinephrine

              epinephrine and midodrine both decrease sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

              epinephrine and midodrine both increase sympathetic (adrenergic) effects, including increased blood pressure and heart rate. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • epinephrine racemic

              epinephrine racemic and midodrine both decrease sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

              epinephrine racemic and midodrine both increase sympathetic (adrenergic) effects, including increased blood pressure and heart rate. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • estazolam

              estazolam increases and midodrine decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • ethanol

              ethanol increases and midodrine decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • fenfluramine

              fenfluramine and midodrine both decrease sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

              fenfluramine and midodrine both increase sympathetic (adrenergic) effects, including increased blood pressure and heart rate. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • fluphenazine

              fluphenazine increases and midodrine decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

              fluphenazine, midodrine. Mechanism: unknown. Use Caution/Monitor. Risk of cardiac arrhythmia or sudden death, more likely w/thioridazine than other phenothiazines. Interaction more likely in certain predisposed pts. only.

            • flurazepam

              flurazepam increases and midodrine decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • formoterol

              formoterol and midodrine both decrease sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

              formoterol and midodrine both increase sympathetic (adrenergic) effects, including increased blood pressure and heart rate. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • haloperidol

              haloperidol increases and midodrine decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • hydralazine

              hydralazine, midodrine. Mechanism: pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor. Sympathomimetics can antagonize the activity of some antihypertensive agents.

            • hydromorphone

              hydromorphone increases and midodrine decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • hydroxyzine

              hydroxyzine increases and midodrine decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • iloperidone

              iloperidone increases and midodrine decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • imipramine

              imipramine increases and midodrine decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • isoproterenol

              isoproterenol and midodrine both decrease sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

              isoproterenol and midodrine both increase sympathetic (adrenergic) effects, including increased blood pressure and heart rate. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • ketotifen, ophthalmic

              ketotifen, ophthalmic increases and midodrine decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • levalbuterol

              levalbuterol and midodrine both decrease sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

              levalbuterol and midodrine both increase sympathetic (adrenergic) effects, including increased blood pressure and heart rate. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • levorphanol

              levorphanol increases and midodrine decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • lisdexamfetamine

              lisdexamfetamine and midodrine both decrease sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

              lisdexamfetamine and midodrine both increase sympathetic (adrenergic) effects, including increased blood pressure and heart rate. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • lofepramine

              lofepramine increases and midodrine decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • lofexidine

              lofexidine increases and midodrine decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • loprazolam

              loprazolam increases and midodrine decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • lorazepam

              lorazepam increases and midodrine decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • lormetazepam

              lormetazepam increases and midodrine decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • loxapine

              loxapine increases and midodrine decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • loxapine inhaled

              loxapine inhaled increases and midodrine decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • maprotiline

              maprotiline increases and midodrine decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • marijuana

              marijuana increases and midodrine decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • melatonin

              melatonin increases and midodrine decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • meperidine

              meperidine increases and midodrine decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • meprobamate

              meprobamate increases and midodrine decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • metaproterenol

              metaproterenol and midodrine both decrease sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

              metaproterenol and midodrine both increase sympathetic (adrenergic) effects, including increased blood pressure and heart rate. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • metaxalone

              metaxalone increases and midodrine decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • methadone

              methadone increases and midodrine decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • methamphetamine

              methamphetamine and midodrine both decrease sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

              methamphetamine and midodrine both increase sympathetic (adrenergic) effects, including increased blood pressure and heart rate. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • methyldopa

              methyldopa increases effects of midodrine by unknown mechanism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • methylenedioxymethamphetamine

              methylenedioxymethamphetamine and midodrine both decrease sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

              methylenedioxymethamphetamine and midodrine both increase sympathetic (adrenergic) effects, including increased blood pressure and heart rate. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • midazolam

              midazolam increases and midodrine decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • mirtazapine

              mirtazapine increases and midodrine decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • modafinil

              modafinil and midodrine both decrease sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • morphine

              morphine increases and midodrine decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • motherwort

              motherwort increases and midodrine decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • moxonidine

              moxonidine increases and midodrine decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • nabilone

              nabilone increases and midodrine decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • nalbuphine

              nalbuphine increases and midodrine decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • norepinephrine

              norepinephrine and midodrine both decrease sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

              norepinephrine and midodrine both increase sympathetic (adrenergic) effects, including increased blood pressure and heart rate. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • nortriptyline

              nortriptyline increases and midodrine decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • olanzapine

              olanzapine increases and midodrine decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • opium tincture

              opium tincture increases and midodrine decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • oxazepam

              oxazepam increases and midodrine decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • oxycodone

              oxycodone increases and midodrine decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • oxymetazoline topical

              oxymetazoline topical and midodrine both increase sympathetic (adrenergic) effects, including increased blood pressure and heart rate. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • oxymorphone

              oxymorphone increases and midodrine decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • oxytocin

              oxytocin increases effects of midodrine by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • paliperidone

              paliperidone increases and midodrine decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • papaveretum

              papaveretum increases and midodrine decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • pentazocine

              pentazocine increases and midodrine decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • pentobarbital

              pentobarbital increases and midodrine decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • perphenazine

              perphenazine increases and midodrine decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

              perphenazine, midodrine. Mechanism: unknown. Use Caution/Monitor. Risk of cardiac arrhythmia or sudden death, more likely w/thioridazine than other phenothiazines. Interaction more likely in certain predisposed pts. only.

            • phendimetrazine

              midodrine and phendimetrazine both decrease sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

              midodrine and phendimetrazine both increase sympathetic (adrenergic) effects, including increased blood pressure and heart rate. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • phenobarbital

              phenobarbital increases and midodrine decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • phentermine

              phentermine and midodrine both decrease sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

              midodrine and phentermine both increase sympathetic (adrenergic) effects, including increased blood pressure and heart rate. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • phenylephrine

              midodrine and phenylephrine both decrease sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

              midodrine and phenylephrine both increase sympathetic (adrenergic) effects, including increased blood pressure and heart rate. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • phenylephrine PO

              midodrine and phenylephrine PO both decrease sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

              midodrine and phenylephrine PO both increase sympathetic (adrenergic) effects, including increased blood pressure and heart rate. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • pholcodine

              pholcodine increases and midodrine decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • pimozide

              pimozide increases and midodrine decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • pirbuterol

              pirbuterol and midodrine both decrease sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

              pirbuterol and midodrine both increase sympathetic (adrenergic) effects, including increased blood pressure and heart rate. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • primidone

              primidone increases and midodrine decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • procainamide

              midodrine will increase the level or effect of procainamide by basic (cationic) drug competition for renal tubular clearance. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • prochlorperazine

              prochlorperazine increases and midodrine decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

              prochlorperazine, midodrine. Mechanism: unknown. Use Caution/Monitor. Risk of cardiac arrhythmia or sudden death, more likely w/thioridazine than other phenothiazines. Interaction more likely in certain predisposed pts. only.

            • promazine

              promazine, midodrine. Mechanism: unknown. Use Caution/Monitor. Risk of cardiac arrhythmia or sudden death, more likely w/thioridazine than other phenothiazines. Interaction more likely in certain predisposed pts. only.

            • promethazine

              promethazine increases and midodrine decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

              promethazine, midodrine. Mechanism: unknown. Use Caution/Monitor. Risk of cardiac arrhythmia or sudden death, more likely w/thioridazine than other phenothiazines. Interaction more likely in certain predisposed pts. only.

            • propofol

              propofol increases and midodrine decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • propylhexedrine

              midodrine and propylhexedrine both decrease sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

              midodrine and propylhexedrine both increase sympathetic (adrenergic) effects, including increased blood pressure and heart rate. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • protriptyline

              protriptyline increases and midodrine decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • pseudoephedrine

              midodrine and pseudoephedrine both increase sympathetic (adrenergic) effects, including increased blood pressure and heart rate. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • quazepam

              quazepam increases and midodrine decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • quetiapine

              quetiapine increases and midodrine decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • quinidine

              quinidine will increase the level or effect of midodrine by basic (cationic) drug competition for renal tubular clearance. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • risperidone

              risperidone increases and midodrine decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • safinamide

              midodrine and safinamide both increase sympathetic (adrenergic) effects, including increased blood pressure and heart rate. Use Caution/Monitor. Monitor patients for hypertension if safinamide is prescribed concomitantly with prescription or nonprescription sympathomimetics, including nasal, oral, or ophthalmic decongestants and cold remedies.

            • salmeterol

              salmeterol and midodrine both decrease sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

              salmeterol and midodrine both increase sympathetic (adrenergic) effects, including increased blood pressure and heart rate. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • scullcap

              scullcap increases and midodrine decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • secobarbital

              secobarbital increases and midodrine decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • serdexmethylphenidate/dexmethylphenidate

              serdexmethylphenidate/dexmethylphenidate and midodrine both decrease sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

              serdexmethylphenidate/dexmethylphenidate and midodrine both increase sympathetic (adrenergic) effects, including increased blood pressure and heart rate. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • shepherd's purse

              shepherd's purse increases and midodrine decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • solriamfetol

              midodrine and solriamfetol both increase sympathetic (adrenergic) effects, including increased blood pressure and heart rate. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • sufentanil

              sufentanil increases and midodrine decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • tapentadol

              tapentadol increases and midodrine decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • temazepam

              temazepam increases and midodrine decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • tenofovir DF

              tenofovir DF increases levels of midodrine by decreasing renal clearance. Use Caution/Monitor. Potential for increased toxicity. .

            • terbutaline

              terbutaline and midodrine both decrease sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

              terbutaline and midodrine both increase sympathetic (adrenergic) effects, including increased blood pressure and heart rate. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • thioridazine

              thioridazine increases and midodrine decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

              thioridazine, midodrine. Mechanism: unknown. Use Caution/Monitor. Risk of cardiac arrhythmia or sudden death, more likely w/thioridazine than other phenothiazines. Interaction more likely in certain predisposed pts. only.

            • thiothixene

              thiothixene increases and midodrine decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • topiramate

              topiramate increases and midodrine decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

            • tramadol

              tramadol increases and midodrine decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • trazodone

              trazodone increases and midodrine decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • triazolam

              triazolam increases and midodrine decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • triclofos

              triclofos increases and midodrine decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • trifluoperazine

              trifluoperazine increases and midodrine decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

              trifluoperazine, midodrine. Mechanism: unknown. Use Caution/Monitor. Risk of cardiac arrhythmia or sudden death, more likely w/thioridazine than other phenothiazines. Interaction more likely in certain predisposed pts. only.

            • trimipramine

              trimipramine increases and midodrine decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • triprolidine

              triprolidine increases and midodrine decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • xylometazoline

              midodrine and xylometazoline both decrease sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

              midodrine and xylometazoline both increase sympathetic (adrenergic) effects, including increased blood pressure and heart rate. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • yohimbine

              yohimbine and midodrine both decrease sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

              midodrine and yohimbine both increase sympathetic (adrenergic) effects, including increased blood pressure and heart rate. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • ziconotide

              ziconotide increases and midodrine decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • ziprasidone

              ziprasidone increases and midodrine decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

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            • desmopressin

              desmopressin increases effects of midodrine by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • eucalyptus

              eucalyptus increases and midodrine decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • hydrochlorothiazide

              hydrochlorothiazide will increase the level or effect of midodrine by basic (cationic) drug competition for renal tubular clearance. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • memantine

              memantine will increase the level or effect of midodrine by basic (cationic) drug competition for renal tubular clearance. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • metformin

              metformin will increase the level or effect of midodrine by basic (cationic) drug competition for renal tubular clearance. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • methyclothiazide

              methyclothiazide will increase the level or effect of midodrine by basic (cationic) drug competition for renal tubular clearance. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • ofloxacin

              midodrine will increase the level or effect of ofloxacin by basic (cationic) drug competition for renal tubular clearance. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • quinine

              midodrine will increase the level or effect of quinine by basic (cationic) drug competition for renal tubular clearance. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • sage

              sage increases and midodrine decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • sulfamethoxazole

              sulfamethoxazole will increase the level or effect of midodrine by basic (cationic) drug competition for renal tubular clearance. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • triamterene

              midodrine will increase the level or effect of triamterene by basic (cationic) drug competition for renal tubular clearance. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • trimethoprim

              midodrine will increase the level or effect of trimethoprim by basic (cationic) drug competition for renal tubular clearance. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • verapamil

              midodrine will increase the level or effect of verapamil by basic (cationic) drug competition for renal tubular clearance. Minor/Significance Unknown.

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            >10%

            Paresthesia (18%)

            Piloerection (13%)

            Pruritus (13%)

            Supine hypertension (7-13%)

            Urinary retention or urgency (up to 13%)

            1-10%

            Chills (5%)

            Pain, including abdominal pain (5%)

            Rash (2%)

            <1%

            Anxiety

            Canker sore

            Confusion

            Dizziness

            Dry skin

            Erythema multiforme

            Facial flushing

            Flushing

            Headache

            Hyperesthesia

            Insomnia

            Intracranial pressure increased

            Nausea

            Somnolence

            Weakness

            Xerostomia

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            Warnings

            Black Box Warnings

            May cause marked elevation of supine blood pressure; reserve use for patients whose lives are considerably impaired despite standard clinical care for orthostatic hypotension

            Contraindications

            Severe organic heart disease, supine HTN, acute renal disease, urinary retention, pheochromocytoma, thyrotoxicosis

            Cautions

            May slow heart rate primarily due to vagal reflex; use caution when administering concomitantly with negative chronotropes, including digoxin, beta blockers, or other agents that decrease heart rate; discontinue use if signs or symptoms of bradycardia occur

            Risk of hypertension increases with concomitant administration of drugs that increase blood pressure (phenylephrine, pseudoephedrine, ephedrine, dihydroergotamine, thyroid hormones, or droxidopa); avoid concomitant use of drugs that increase blood pressure; if concomitant use cannot be avoided, monitor blood pressure closely

            Avoid concomitant administration with MAO inhibitors or linezolid

            It is essential to monitor supine and sitting blood pressures in patients receiving therapy; uncontrolled hypertension increases risk of cardiovascular events, particularly stroke

            Avoid concomitant use with treatment agents that may cause vasoconstriction

            Use caution in patients with diabetes mellitus, vision problems, and renal or hepatic impairment

            Take drug no later than 6 pm and 3-4 hr before bed to minimize supine HTN

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            Pregnancy category: C

            Lactation: Not known if excreted into breast milk; avoid

            Pregnancy Categories

            A: Generally acceptable. Controlled studies in pregnant women show no evidence of fetal risk.

            B: May be acceptable. Either animal studies show no risk but human studies not available or animal studies showed minor risks and human studies done and showed no risk.

            C: Use with caution if benefits outweigh risks. Animal studies show risk and human studies not available or neither animal nor human studies done.

            D: Use in LIFE-THREATENING emergencies when no safer drug available. Positive evidence of human fetal risk.

            X: Do not use in pregnancy. Risks involved outweigh potential benefits. Safer alternatives exist.

            NA: Information not available.

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            Mechanism of Action

            Alpha-1 selective adrenergic agonist; increases peripheral vascular resistance; arteriolar and venous tone increases and results in a rise in sitting, standing, and supine systolic and diastolic blood pressure in patients with orthostatic hypotension

            Absorption

            Bioavailability: 93%

            Onset: 45-90 min (initial effect); 60 min (max effect)

            Duration: 2-3 hr

            Peak plasma time: 1-2 hr (desglymidodrine); 30 min (midodrine)

            Distribution

            Protein bound: Minimal

            Vd: <1.66 L/kg

            Metabolism

            Extensively undergoes enzymatic hydrolysis in the systemic circulation; prodrug (midodrine) converted to desglymidodrine (active agent)

            Metabolites: Desglymidodrine, 15 times as potent as midodrine; primarily responsible for treatment activity (active)

            Elimination

            Half-life elimination: 3-4 hr (desglymidodrine); 25 min (midodrine)

            Dialyzable: HD: Yes

            Renal clearance: 385 mL/min

            Excretion: Feces (1-2%); urine (80% [desglymidodrine])

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            midodrine oral

            MIDODRINE - ORAL

            (MY-doh-dreen)

            COMMON BRAND NAME(S): ProAmatine

            WARNING: Midodrine should only be used in carefully selected patients. When you are lying on your back, this medication causes a significant increase in blood pressure. Your blood pressure will be monitored carefully during treatment.

            USES: This medication is used for certain patients who have symptoms of low blood pressure when standing. This condition is also known as orthostatic hypotension. Midodrine is used in people whose daily activities are severely affected by this condition, even after other treatments are used (such as support stockings). It is known as a sympathomimetic (alpha receptor agonist) that acts on the blood vessels to raise blood pressure.

            HOW TO USE: Take this medication by mouth with or without food as directed by your doctor, usually 3 times daily (at least 3 to 4 hours between doses). Follow all your doctor's instructions carefully. This drug is taken during daytime hours, when people stand most often. This medicine should not be taken after the evening meal or less than 4 hours before bedtime. Taking your dose is not recommended if you plan to lie down for a long time afterward (for example, if you plan on taking a nap).The dosage is based on your medical condition and response to treatment. Usually, your doctor will start you at a low dose and gradually increase your dose in order to reduce side effects. Do not increase your dose or take it more often than prescribed.Use this medication regularly to get the most benefit from it. To help you remember, take it at the same times each day.Tell your doctor if your condition lasts or gets worse. This drug should be continued only in those people whose symptoms improve during treatment.

            SIDE EFFECTS: Skin tingling, chills, "goose bumps," stomach pain, or urinary problems (strong/frequent urge to urinate, frequent urination, trouble urinating) may occur. Less common side effects include dry mouth, dizziness, drowsiness, trouble sleeping, or leg cramps. If any of these effects last or get worse, tell your doctor or pharmacist promptly.Remember that this medication has been prescribed because your doctor has judged that the benefit to you is greater than the risk of side effects. Many people using this medication do not have serious side effects.This medication can cause your blood pressure to increase, especially when you are lying down (supine hypertension). Stop taking midodrine and contact your doctor right away if you experience the following signs of supine hypertension: pounding heartbeat, pounding in the ears, headache, blurred vision.Tell your doctor right away if you have any serious side effects, including: slow heartbeat, unusual feeling in the chest, fainting, pressure/fullness in the head, confusion, anxiety, weakness, vision problems.A very serious allergic reaction to this drug is rare. However, get medical help right away if you notice any symptoms of a serious allergic reaction, including: rash, itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat), severe dizziness, trouble breathing.This is not a complete list of possible side effects. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.In the US -Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or at www.fda.gov/medwatch.In Canada - Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to Health Canada at 1-866-234-2345.

            PRECAUTIONS: Before taking midodrine, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are allergic to it; or if you have any other allergies. This product may contain inactive ingredients, which can cause allergic reactions or other problems. Talk to your pharmacist for more details.Before using this drug, tell your doctor your entire medical history, including: high blood pressure, pheochromocytoma, overactive thyroid (hyperthyroidism), difficulty urinating (due to urinary retention or an enlarged prostate), heart disease, liver disease, kidney disease, diabetes.Get up slowly to reduce dizziness when rising from a sitting or lying position.This drug may rarely make you dizzy or drowsy or blur your vision. Alcohol or marijuana (cannabis) can make you more dizzy or drowsy. Do not drive, use machinery, or do anything that needs alertness or clear vision until you can do it safely. Limit alcoholic beverages. Talk to your doctor if you are using marijuana (cannabis).Before having surgery, tell your doctor or dentist about all the products you use (including prescription drugs, nonprescription drugs, and herbal products).Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant. You should not become pregnant while using midodrine. Midodrine may harm an unborn baby. If you become pregnant, talk to your doctor right away about the risks and benefits of this medication.It is unknown if this medication passes into breast milk. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.

            DRUG INTERACTIONS: Drug interactions may change how your medications work or increase your risk for serious side effects. This document does not contain all possible drug interactions. Keep a list of all the products you use (including prescription/nonprescription drugs and herbal products) and share it with your doctor and pharmacist. Do not start, stop, or change the dosage of any medicines without your doctor's approval.Some products have ingredients that could raise your blood pressure. Tell your pharmacist what products you are using, and ask how to use them safely (especially cough-and-cold products, diet aids, or NSAIDs such as ibuprofen/naproxen).

            OVERDOSE: If someone has overdosed and has serious symptoms such as passing out or trouble breathing, call 911. Otherwise, call a poison control center right away. US residents can call their local poison control center at 1-800-222-1222. Canada residents can call a provincial poison control center. Symptoms of overdose may include "goose bumps," difficulty urinating, feeling cold.

            NOTES: Do not share this medication with others.Blood pressure checks (lying, sitting, and standing) should be routinely taken. Share the results with your doctor. (See also Side Effects section.)You may lessen high blood pressure while lying down by sleeping with the head of the bed lifted up.Lab and/or medical tests (such as kidney/liver function) should be done while you are taking this medication. Keep all medical and lab appointments. Consult your doctor for more details.

            MISSED DOSE: If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember. If it is near the time of the next dose, skip the missed dose. Take your next dose at the regular time. Do not double the dose to catch up.

            STORAGE: Store at room temperature away from light and moisture. Do not store in the bathroom. Keep all medications away from children and pets.Do not flush medications down the toilet or pour them into a drain unless instructed to do so. Properly discard this product when it is expired or no longer needed. Consult your pharmacist or local waste disposal company.

            Information last revised August 2023. Copyright(c) 2023 First Databank, Inc.

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