Midodrine 2294312 212080973 2008-05-13T10:44:59Z Rakaha 4123917 {{drugbox | 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 | ATC_supplemental = | PubChem = 4195 | DrugBank = APRD01116 | C=12 | H=18 | N=2 | O=4 | molecular_weight = 254.282 g/mol | bioavailability = | protein_bound = | metabolism = | elimination_half-life = | pregnancy_category = | legal_status = | routes_of_administration = }} '''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. {{Adrenergic and dopaminergic agents}} [[Category:Drugs]] {{Pharma-stub}}