What are the popular Indian brand names for Midodrine (midodrine)?

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Popular Indian Brand Names for Midodrine

There is no specific information about Indian brand names for midodrine in the provided evidence.

Based on the available evidence, midodrine is a peripheral alpha-1 adrenergic agonist used primarily for orthostatic hypotension 1. The FDA-approved formulation is available as 2.5 mg, 5 mg, and 10 mg tablets for oral administration 2. However, the evidence does not mention any Indian brand names for this medication.

General Information About Midodrine

Indications

  • Primary indication: Treatment of orthostatic hypotension 3
  • May also be used for:
    • Intradialytic hypotension in ESRD patients 1
    • Refractory ascites in cirrhosis (7.5 mg three times daily) 1
    • Hepatorenal syndrome in combination with octreotide when terlipressin is unavailable 1

Dosing

  • For orthostatic hypotension: 5-20 mg three times daily 1
  • Last dose should be taken at least 4 hours before bedtime to avoid supine hypertension 1, 3
  • For refractory ascites: Starting dose of 7.5 mg three times daily 1

Common Side Effects

  • Piloerection (goosebumps)
  • Scalp itching or tingling
  • Urinary retention or urgency
  • Headache
  • Nausea
  • Supine hypertension (in up to 25% of patients) 3
  • Rarely: nightmares (particularly with evening dosing) 4

Precautions

  • Monitor for urinary retention, especially in patients with spinal cord injury 5
  • Regular blood pressure monitoring in both supine and standing positions 1
  • Contraindicated in acute kidney injury with serum creatinine ≥5 mg/dL 1
  • Caution in older males due to potential urinary outflow issues 6

While this information provides context about midodrine, the specific question about Indian brand names cannot be answered from the provided evidence. For accurate information about Indian brand names, consultation with Indian pharmaceutical references or regulatory authorities would be necessary.

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