is categorized as an Alpha-/Beta- Agonist. 1. US Boxed Warning Supine Hypertension: Monitor supine blood pressure before and during treatment, especially when increasing doses. Elevating the head of the bed…
Fludrocortisone Acetate
1. DRUG ACTION Fludrocortisone has very high mineralocorticoid activity and insignificant glucocorticoid activity. 2. INDICATIONS AND DOSE 2.1 Neuropathic Postural Hypotension Adult: 100–400 micrograms daily orally. 2.2 Mineralocorticoid Replacement in Adrenocortical Insufficiency Adult: 50–300…
Midodrine Hydrochloride
1. DRUG ACTION Midodrine hydrochloride is a pro-drug of desglymidodrine. Desglymidodrine is a sympathomimetic agent which acts on peripheral alpha-adrenergic receptors to increase arterial resistance, resulting in an increase in…