Hypodrin 5mg Tablet

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Hypodrin 5mg Tablet is used to treat low blood pressure (hypotension). It is used in patients who experience dizziness due to low blood pressure while standing up suddenly from a sitting or lying position. This medicine causes tightening of blood vessels and results in an elevation of your blood pressure.

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Midodrine (5mg)

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Product introduction

Hypodrin 5mg Tablet can be taken with or without food. This medicine is taken during daytime hours when people stand most often. However, it should not be taken if you are going to lie down for a long time after a dose. Headache, blurred vision, nausea, heartburn and difficulty in urination may be seen as side effects in some patients.

Uses of Hypodrin Tablet

Treatment of Low blood pressure

Benefits of Hypodrin Tablet

Treatment of Low blood pressure
Hypodrin 5mg Tablet is used in adults to relieve low blood pressure, which may occur due to a sudden change in posture from lying to sitting or standing up (orthostatic hypotension), during an operation, or after an injury. This medicine helps bring the blood pressure within the normal range. It therefore prevents any sudden fall or even serious complications that might have otherwise followed due to low blood pressure.

Side effects of Hypodrin Tablet

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Hypodrin

Flushing (sense of warmth in the face, ears, neck and trunk)
Headache
Nausea
Rash
Difficulty in urination
Supine hypertension
Urinary retention
Goosebumps

How to use Hypodrin Tablet

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Hypodrin 5mg Tablet may be taken with or without food.

How Hypodrin Tablet works

Hypodrin 5mg Tablet is an alpha-adrenergic agonist. It works by activating specific receptors on blood vessels. This causes the blood vessels to tighten, which increases blood pressure.

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Quick tips

Take Hypodrin 5mg Tablet at least 4 hours before bedtime to avoid the risk of high blood pressure at night time.
Monitor your blood pressure regularly while taking this medicine.
Inform your doctor if you have a history of prostate disorder or blood circulation problems.
Inform your doctor immediately if you notice symptoms of chest pain, palpitations, headache, shortness of breath, and blurred vision.
Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy, or breastfeeding.

Safety advice

Alcohol

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Hypodrin 5mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

The safety of Hypodrin 5mg Tablet during pregnancy has not been established. There are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women, and animal data on reproductive toxicity are insufficient. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing.

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of Hypodrin 5mg Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Driving

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether Hypodrin 5mg Tablet alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react. Please consult your doctor.

Kidney

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited data available on the use of Hypodrin 5mg Tablet in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited data available on the use of Hypodrin 5mg Tablet in patients with liver disease.

Interaction with drugs

Taking Hypodrin with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects

Moderate

Risperidone (Oral Route)

Talk to your doctor if you notice any unusual symptoms.Doctor may monitor your liver function. Midodrine may raise blood levels of the active form of Risperidone.

Moderate

Selegiline (Oral Route)

Do not consume Selegiline with Midodrine. If concurrent use is essential, your doctor may monitor your blood pressure frequently.

Moderate

Rasagiline (Oral Route)

If concurrent use is essential, your doctor may monitor your blood pressure frequently.

Moderate

Risperidone (Injection Route)

Talk to your doctor if you notice any unusual symptoms.Doctor may monitor your liver function. Midodrine may raise blood levels of the active form of Risperidone.

Moderate

Safinamide (Oral Route)

If concurrent use is essential, your doctor may monitor your blood pressure frequently.

Frequently asked questions

Does Hypodrin 5mg Tablet raise blood pressure?

Yes, Hypodrin 5mg Tablet may cause high blood pressure when you are lying flat on your back (supine hypertension). This medicine should only be used by people whose low blood pressure affects their day-to-day lives and in people who cannot be treated successfully with other therapies.

Does Hypodrin 5mg Tablet affect heart rate?

Hypodrin 5mg Tablet may slow down the heart rate slightly. It should be used cautiously when used with other medicines (beta blockers, digitalis, etc.), which can further slow down the heart rate. Patients should be monitored if they experience symptoms that are suggestive of a slow heart rate.

Why can't I lie down after taking Hypodrin 5mg Tablet?

You should not lie down immediately after taking Hypodrin 5mg Tablet because of the risk of supine hypertension (high blood pressure, which occurs when you are lying flat on your back). Therefore, it is recommended to take the last daily dose at least 4 hours before bedtime. To lower the chance of high blood pressure while lying down at night, try keeping your head raised.

Does Hypodrin 5mg Tablet work immediately?

Hypodrin 5mg Tablet takes about 1 hour to show its effects. However, the action lasts for a short time only, the effect persists for about 2-3 hours.

How do I take Hypodrin 5mg Tablet?

Hypodrin 5mg Tablet should be taken exactly as directed by your doctor. Hypodrin 5mg Tablet is taken orally with or without food. Swallow Hypodrin 5mg Tablet as a whole with a glass of water. Usually, it is advised to take the medicine three times a day [morning, midday, and late afternoon (before 6 pm)] with a gap of at least 3 hours. Take the last daily dose of Hypodrin 5mg Tablet before an evening meal and at least 4 hours before bedtime.

Who should not take Hypodrin 5mg Tablet?

Hypodrin 5mg Tablet is not advised for patients having an allergy to any component of the product, severe heart disease, unusually slow heart rate, high blood pressure, or conditions causing tightening of the arteries. Along with that, treatment with Hypodrin 5mg Tablet should be avoided if the patient has an enlarged prostate gland, urinary retention (when the bladder can’t empty properly), pheochromocytoma (tumor of the adrenal medulla), acute or severe kidney disease, overactive thyroid, poor vision as a result of diabetes, and narrow-angle glaucoma (elevated pressure in the eye).

Is any monitoring required during Hypodrin 5mg Tablet treatment?

You may need to check your blood pressure and get your kidney and liver function tests done before you start taking Hypodrin 5mg Tablet. Once you begin the treatment, keep a constant track of your blood pressure and heart rate, especially after lying down.

How will I know that I have developed supine hypertension?

Symptoms of supine hypertension include chest pain, palpitations, shortness of breath, headache, and blurred vision. If you develop these symptoms, tell your doctor immediately. The doctor may reduce the dose of Hypodrin 5mg Tablet or may discontinue treatment if the symptoms persist.

Can I take metoprolol with Hypodrin 5mg Tablet?

Using Hypodrin 5mg Tablet and metoprolol together can make your heart rate considerably slow. Hence, you need to be careful while using both together. If you experience slow pulse, dizziness, and fainting, inform your doctor as the dose of these medicines may need to be modified.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Dimethoxybenzenes

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

CARDIAC

Action Class

Alpha-1 adrenoreceptor agonists

References

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General Information

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Product introduction

Uses of Hypodrin Tablet

Benefits of Hypodrin Tablet

Side effects of Hypodrin Tablet

How to use Hypodrin Tablet

How Hypodrin Tablet works

All substitutes for Hypodrin 5mg Tablet

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Quick tips

Safety advice

Alcohol

Pregnancy

Breast feeding

Driving

Kidney

Liver

Interaction with drugs

Risperidone (Oral Route)

Selegiline (Oral Route)

Rasagiline (Oral Route)

Risperidone (Injection Route)

Safinamide (Oral Route)

Frequently asked questions

Does Hypodrin 5mg Tablet raise blood pressure?

Does Hypodrin 5mg Tablet affect heart rate?

Why can't I lie down after taking Hypodrin 5mg Tablet?

Does Hypodrin 5mg Tablet work immediately?

How do I take Hypodrin 5mg Tablet?

Who should not take Hypodrin 5mg Tablet?

Is any monitoring required during Hypodrin 5mg Tablet treatment?

How will I know that I have developed supine hypertension?

Can I take metoprolol with Hypodrin 5mg Tablet?

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