PRODUCT DETAILS

About Actiful 2.5mg Tablet

MIDODRINE belongs to a category of medications called ‘Antihypotensives’ primarily used to treat hypotension (low blood pressure). Hypotension is when blood pressure drops below the normal range, reducing cardiac output and hypovolemia (low blood volume). It can cause dizziness, weakness, fainting, and risk of injury from falls.

MIDODRINE contains the active ingredient midodrine hydrochloride, which acts on the blood vessels via the sympathetic nervous system to correct imbalances of blood distribution. This should help relieve the symptoms you might be suffering, such as dizziness, fainting, blurred vision, and weakness when you sit or stand up.

Take MIDODRINE as prescribed by your doctor. You are advised to take MIDODRINE for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you, depending on your medical condition. Some people may experience Supine hypertension, Reflex bradycardia, Arrhythmias, Rash, Nausea, Vomiting, Dyspepsia, Headache, and Urinary retention. Most of these side effects of MIDODRINE do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.

If you are allergic to MIDODRINE or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, it is advised to inform your doctor before taking MIDODRINE. It should not be used in children below 18 years. Midodrine is contraindicated in patients with severe organic heart disease, congestive heart failure, thyrotoxicosis, phaeochromocytoma, acute renal disease, severe renal insufficiency, urinary retention, narrow-angle glaucoma, hyperthyroidism, known hypersensitivity to any component of the product. And also, Patients with a history of CVA should be monitored closely.

Uses of Actiful 2.5mg Tablet

Idiopathic postural hypotension or hypotension

Medicinal Benefits of Actiful 2.5mg Tablet

MIDODRINE contains the active ingredient midodrine hydrochloride, which acts on the blood vessels via the sympathetic nervous system to correct imbalances of blood distribution. This should help relieve the symptoms you might be suffering, such as dizziness, fainting, blurred vision, and weakness when you sit or stand up.

Directions for Use

Take MIDODRINE as prescribed by your doctor. You are advised to take MIDODRINE for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you, depending on your medical condition.

Side Effects of Actiful 2.5mg Tablet

• Supine hypertension
• Chest pain
• Palpitations
• Headache
• Blurred vision
• Reflex bradycardia
• Arrhythmias
• Rash
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Dyspepsia
• Urinary retention

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In-Depth Precautions and Warning

Drug Warnings

If you are known to be allergic to MIDODRINE or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, think you may be pregnant or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking this medicine. If you get pregnant during treatment with Midodrine, you must stop the treatment immediately once pregnancy is confirmed. It should not be used in children below 18 years. Midodrine is contraindicated in patients with severe organic heart disease, congestive heart failure, thyrotoxicosis, phaeochromocytoma, acute renal disease, severe renal insufficiency, urinary retention, narrow-angle glaucoma, hyperthyroidism, known hypersensitivity to any component of the product. And also, Patients with a history of CVA should be monitored closely.

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug Interaction:

MIDODRINE may interact with drugs used to treat depression and anxiety (e.g. duloxetine), medicines used to help control the amount of sodium and fluids in your body (e.g. fludrocortisone), and medicines used to treat high blood pressure (e.g. metoprolol).

Drug-Disease Interaction:

MIDODRINE should be used with caution in patients with heart disease/ hypertensive effects, kidney or liver dysfunction and diabetes.

Safety Advice

ALCOHOL

Consuming alcohol along with MIDODRINE is not advisable as it may cause unpleasant side effects.

PREGNANCY

Not enough scientific data is available for MIDODRINE. Hence it is best to consult a doctor.

BREAST FEEDING

Not enough scientific data is available for MIDODRINE. Hence it is best to consult a doctor.

DRIVING

Patients who experience dizziness or lightheadedness while receiving Midodrine should refrain from operating machinery.

LIVER

There is limited information available on the use of MIDODRINE in patients with liver disease. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing them to you. Please consult your doctor.

KIDNEY

There is limited information available on the use of MIDODRINE in patients with Kidney disease. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing them to you. Please consult your doctor.