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Proamatine Drug Center
Medical Editor: John P. Cunha, DO, FACOEP
Proamatine (midodrine hydrochloride) is used to treat low blood pressure. Proamatine is in the vasopressor and antihypotensive drug classes. This medication is available in generic form. Common side effects include skin tingling, chills, "goose bumps," stomach pain, or urinary problems (strong/frequent urge to urinate, frequent urination, trouble urinating). Less common side effects include dry mouth, dizziness, drowsiness, trouble sleeping, or leg cramps.
The recommended dose of Proamatine is 10 mg, 3 times daily. Proamatine may adversely interact with alpha adrenergic blockers, flecainide, cimetidine, ranitidine, digoxin, metformin, fludrocortisone, triamterene, quinidine, procainamide, and drugs that stimulate alpha-adrenergic receptors such as pseudoephedrine, phenylephrine, ephedrine, or dihydroergotamine. Proamatine is not recommended for use during pregnancy. It may harm a fetus. It is unknown if this medication passes into breast milk. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.
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Proamatine Prescribing Information: Indications & Dosage
ProAmatine® (midodrine hydrochloride) is indicated for the treatment of symptomatic orthostatic hypotension (OH). Because ProAmatine® (midodrine hydrochloride) can cause marked elevation of supine blood pressure (BP > 200 mmHg systolic), it should be used in patients whose lives are considerably impaired despite standard clinical care, including non-pharmacologic treatment (such as support stockings), fluid expansion, and lifestyle alterations. The indication is based on ProAmatine® (midodrine hydrochloride) 's effect on increases in 1-m...
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Proamatine Patient Information: Side Effects
In some cases, midodrine may cause an excessive increase in blood pressure, especially when lying down. Contact your doctor immediately or seek emergency medical attention if you experience an unusual awareness of heartbeats, pounding in the ears, headache, or blurred vision. These may be signs of increased blood pressure.
In some cases, increased blood pressure may cause a slowed heart rate. Contact your doctor immediately or seek emergency medical attention if you experience decreased pulse rate, increased dizziness, fainting, or an unusual awareness of heartbeats. These may be s...
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Proamatine Consumer Information: Uses
This medication is used for certain patients who have symptoms of low blood pressure when standing. This condition is also known as orthostatic hypotension. Midodrine is used in people whose daily activities are severely affected by this condition, even after other treatments are used (e.g., support stockings). It is known as a sympathomimetic (alpha receptor agonist) that acts on the blood vessels to raise blood pressure.
HOW TO USE: Take this medication by mouth with or without food, usually 3 times daily with at least 4 hours between doses or as ...
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