Midodrine
2294312
212080973
2008-05-13T10:44:59Z
Rakaha
4123917
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| IUPAC_name = 2-amino-N-[2-(2,5-dimethoxyphenyl)-2-hydroxy-ethyl]-acetamide
| image = Midodrine.png
| width=205
| CAS_number = 133163-28-7
| ATC_prefix = C01
| ATC_suffix = CA17
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| PubChem = 4195
| DrugBank = APRD01116
| C=12 | H=18 | N=2 | O=4
| molecular_weight = 254.282 g/mol
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'''Midodrine''' is an alpha-sympathomimetic [[medication|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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