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About Midogest 2.5 Tablet 10's
Midogest 2.5 Tablet 10's 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.
Midogest 2.5 Tablet 10's 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 suffer, such as dizziness, fainting, blurred vision, and weakness when sitting or standing up.
Take Midogest 2.5 Tablet 10's as prescribed by your doctor. Depending on your medical condition, you are advised to take Midogest 2.5 Tablet 10's for as long as your doctor prescribes it. Some people may experience Supine hypertension, Reflex bradycardia, Arrhythmias, Rash, Nausea, Vomiting, Dyspepsia, Headache, and Urinary retention. Most of these side effects of Midogest 2.5 Tablet 10's do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.
Inform your doctor if you are allergic to Midogest 2.5 Tablet 10's or other medicines. If you are a pregnant woman or nursing mother, do not consume Midogest 2.5 Tablet 10's without first consulting your doctor. 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.
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Midogest 2.5 Tablet 10's 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 suffer, such as dizziness, fainting, blurred vision, and weakness when sitting or standing up.
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If you are known to be allergic to Midogest 2.5 Tablet 10's 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 the 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.
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Add foods with high vitamin B12, including eggs, fortified cereals, and nutritional yeast, to your daily diet.
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Alcohol
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Consuming alcohol along with Midogest 2.5 Tablet 10's is not advisable as it may cause unpleasant side effects.
Pregnancy
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Please consult the doctor. There are no adequate and well-controlled studies on pregnant women. Your doctor will prescribe only if the benefits outweigh the risks.
Breast Feeding
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Consult your doctor, and there is no substantial research yet on the use of Midogest 2.5 Tablet 10's in breastfeeding/nursing mothers.
Driving
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Patients who experience dizziness or lightheadedness while receiving Midodrine should refrain from operating machinery.
Liver
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Limited information is available on the use of Midogest 2.5 Tablet 10's in patients with liver disease. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and potential risks before prescribing them. Please consult your doctor.
Kidney
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Limited information is available on the use of Midogest 2.5 Tablet 10's in patients with Kidney disease. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and potential risks before prescribing them. Please consult your doctor.
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Midogest 2.5 Tablet 10's is not recommended for children below 18 years of age.
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Midogest 2.5 Tablet 10's is used to treat idiopathic postural hypotension or hypotension (low blood pressure)
Midogest 2.5 Tablet 10's 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 suffer, such as dizziness, fainting, blurred vision, and weakness when sitting or standing up.
Do not stop taking Midogest 2.5 Tablet 10's on your own. Depending on your medical condition, you are advised to take Midogest 2.5 Tablet 10's for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you. Do not hesitate to speak with your doctor if you experience difficulty while taking Midogest 2.5 Tablet 10's.
Midogest 2.5 Tablet 10's 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.
Midogest 2.5 Tablet 10's is metabolised to desglymidodrine, an active metabolite that activates alpha-1-adrenergic receptors on arterioles and venules, causing smooth muscle contraction and blood pressure increase. Midodrine may cause a drop in heart rate due to the vagal reflex.
The side effects of Midogest 2.5 Tablet 10's include nausea, vomiting, indigestion, supine hypertension (high blood pressure while lying down), and dysuria (painful or uncomfortable urination). If these side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.
Yes, Midogest 2.5 Tablet 10's may cause high blood pressure when you are lying flat on your back (supine hypertension). Midogest 2.5 Tablet 10's should only be used by people whose low blood pressure affects their daily activities and in people who could not be treated successfully with other therapies.
You are advised not to lie down immediately after taking Midogest 2.5 Tablet 10's due to the risk of supine hypertension (high blood pressure when you are lying flat on your back). Therefore, it is recommended to take the final dose of the day at least 4 hours before bedtime. By elevating the head, you can reduce the risk of supine hypertension during the night.
Midogest 2.5 Tablet 10's may take about 1 hour to show its effects. Though the effect lasts for about 2-3 hours, the action lasts for a short time only.
Take Midogest 2.5 Tablet 10's exactly as advised by your doctor. It is taken orally with or without food. Swallow it as a whole with a glass of water. Do not break, crush or chew it.
Midogest 2.5 Tablet 10's is not recommended for patients who are allergic to any of its components, who have unusually slow heart rate, severe heart disease, high blood pressure, conditions causing tightening of the arteries, urinary retention (when the bladder cannot empty properly), overactive thyroid, enlarged prostate gland, pheochromocytoma (tumour of the adrenal medulla), acute or severe kidney disease, poor vision as a result of diabetes and narrow-angle glaucoma (elevated pressure in the eye).
Before starting Midogest 2.5 Tablet 10's, you may need to get your liver and kidney function tests done and check your blood pressure. After starting the treatment, keep a constant track of your heart rate and blood pressure, especially after lying down.
Symptoms of supine hypertension include shortness of breath, chest pain, palpitations (abnormalities of heartbeat), blurred vision, and headache. If you develop these symptoms, consult your doctor immediately. The doctor may lower the dose of Midogest 2.5 Tablet 10's or discontinue treatment if the symptoms persists.
You should be cautious while using Midogest 2.5 Tablet 10's and metoprolol together as it can decrease your heart rate significantly. If you experience dizziness, fainting and slow pulse, inform your doctor as the dose of these medicines may need to be adjusted. However, please consult your doctor before using other medicines with Midogest 2.5 Tablet 10's.
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