Proamatine (Midodrine)

Proamatine Information:

Proamatine (generic name Midodrine) is blood pressure medication and is used in patients who have low blood pressure when in a standing position. It is used in people whose living activities are severely impaired even after the use of other treatments. Proamatine helps to increase blood pressure by tightening the blood vessels. If you are diagnosed with low blood pressure, your doctor will discuss the most effective treatment for your particular condition.

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Proamatine Side Effects:

As with any drug, there may be side effects from taking Proamatine. Some of the common side effects of Proamatine include high blood pressure experienced while sitting or lying, tingling or itching of the skin mainly on the scalp, goosebumps, urinary problems, such as urinary urge, urinary retention and urinary frequency, abnormal loss of strength, dizziness, pain in the upper stomach, hair disease, headache, and shortness of breath, nausea, nervousness, pain, loss of sleep, dry skin, leg cramps, back pain and rashes. Some of the serious side effects include abnormal heartbeat, loss of vision, feeling of pressure/fullness in the head, vasodilation/flushing of face increased, dry mouth, confusion dizziness and fainting. In case you have signs of an allergic reaction, slow heartbeat, dizziness, bad headache, pounding in the ears, blurred eyesight, trouble passing urine, a burning, numbness, or an abnormal tingling feeling, contact your health care provider immediately.

Proamatine Directions

You should follow the instructions of the doctor who prescribed Proamatine to you. Directions and dosage information can also be found on the pack or leaflet inside the pack. Proamatine comes as tablet in the dosage forms of 2.5 mg and 5 mg. The generic equivalent of Proamatine comes as tablet in dosage forms of 2.5 mg, and 5 mg. The recommended dose of Proamatine is 10 mg, 3 times daily. You should take the dose during the daytime hours when you need to be upright, pursuing daily activities. Because of the risk of supine hypertension during sleep, this medication should not be given after evening meal or less than 4 hours before bedtime. You should swallow Proamatine whole with a glass of water. Proamatine should be stored at a temperature of 25°C, with excursions permitted between 15-30°C. Keep the medication protected from light and heat. Keep the medication out of sight and reach of children.

Proamatine Precautions

If you are allergic to any of the ingredients of Proamatine, you should avoid taking it and inform your doctor. You should also not take Proamatine and consult your doctor, if you have experienced high blood pressure, when lying down, have severe heart disease, have kidney disease or urinary difficulties, have tumor of adrenal gland, and overactive thyroid. You must consult also your doctor if have high blood pressure, irregular heartbeat, low blood pressure, diabetes, have a history of visual disorders or have liver or kidney problems, are pregnant or breastfeeding. You must consult your doctor if you are taking any other medications as they may interact with Proamatine, including digitalis glycosides used to treat abnormal heartbeats, adrenaline like drugs, alpha blockers such as prazosin used to lower blood pressure, and steroids. The use of Proamatine in pregnant or nursing women needs the possible benefits of the drug outweighed against its risk by your health care professional. The safety and efficacy of this medication have not been established in children.