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CHEMICAL NAME
MIDODRINE.
INDICATIONS
Orvaten(MIDODRINE) is used for certain patients having symptoms of low blood pressure when in a standing position. It is used in people whose living activities are severely affected, even after other treatments are used (e.g., support stockings).
DIRECTIONS
Orvaten(MIDODRINE) Tablets are taken three times daily, or as directed. Follow instructions carefully. The drug is taken during daytime hours, when persons are upright most often. The medicine should not be taken after the evening meal or less than 4 hours before bedtime. It is recommended not to take your dose if you plan to be lying down for a long time afterward. This drug should be continued only in those persons whose symptoms improve during treatment.
MISSED DOSE: If you miss a dose, use it as soon as you remember. If it is near the time of the next dose, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule. Do not "double-up" the dose to catch up.
SIDE EFFECTS
Tingling or itching skin; chills, or urinary problems may occur. If these persist or worsen, notify your doctor promptly. Report promptly: heart pounding, slow heartbeat, unusual chest sensation, fainting, pounding sensation in the ears, headache, blurred vision. Very unlikely but report promptly: vision problems, rash. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
OVERDOSAGE
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. Symptoms of overdose may include "goose bumps," difficulty urinating, and feeling cold.
INFORMATION
Do not share this medication with others. Store at room temperature between 59 and 77 degrees F (15-25 degrees C) away from light and moisture.
NOTES
The above information is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgment of your physician,pharmacist, or other healthcare professional. It should not be construed to indicate that the use of the product is safe, appropriate, or effective for you. Consult your healthcare professional before taking the product.
DRUG INTERACTIONS
Tell your doctor of all nonprescription and prescription medication you may use, especially: digoxin, adrenaline-like drugs (e.g., phenylephrine, pseudoephedrine, ephedrine, phenylpropanolamine), dihydroergotamine, alpha blockers (e.g., prazosin, doxazosin, terazosin), drugs to control high blood pressure such as "calcium blockers" (e.g., diltiazem, verapamil), psychiatric medications (especially certain antidepressants and anti-psychosis drugs). Certain nonprescription cough-and-cold medicines and diet aids can raise your blood pressure. Consult with your pharmacist. Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.
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