Midocan 5mg Tablet
Product Info
| Prescription required | Yes |
| Marketer | Medlex Biotechnics Private Limited |
| Active Ingredient | Midodrine (5mg) |
| Storage | Store below 30°C |
| Chemical Class | Ethanolamine derivative |
| Habit Forming | No |
| Therapeutic Class | CARDIAC |
| Action Class | Alpha-1 adrenoreceptor agonists |
| User Rating | 4.3 |
| User Reviews | 790 |
FAQ
Does Midocan 5mg raise blood pressure?
Yes, Midocan 5mg may cause high blood pressure when you are lying flat on your back (supine hypertension). This medicine should only be used by people whose low blood pressure affects their day-to-day life and in people who could not be treated successfully with other therapies.
How do I take Midocan 5mg?
Midocan 5mg should be taken exactly as directed by your doctor. Midocan 5mg is taken orally with or without food. Swallow the tablet as a whole with a glass of water. Usually, it is advised to take the medicine three times a day (morning, midday, and late afternoon [before 6PM]) with a gap of at least 3 hours. Take the last daily dose of Midocan 5mg before an evening meal and at least 4 hours before bedtime.
How will I know that I have developed supine hypertension?
Symptoms of supine hypertension include chest pain, palpitations, shortness of breath, headache, and blurred vision. If you develop these symptoms tell your doctor immediately. The doctor may reduce the dose of Midocan 5mg or may discontinue treatment if the symptoms persists.
Does Midocan 5mg work immediately?
Midocan 5mg takes about 1 hour to show its effects. However, the action lasts for a short time only, the effect persists for about 2-3 hours.
Why can't I lie down after taking Midocan 5mg?
You should not lie down immediately after taking Midocan 5mg because of the risk of supine hypertension (high blood pressure which occurs when you are lying flat on your back). Therefore, it is recommended to take the last daily dose at least 4 hours before bedtime. You can reduce the risk of supine hypertension occurring during the night by elevating the head.
Who should not take Midocan 5mg?
Midocan 5mg is not advised for patients having allergy to any component of the product, severe heart disease, unusually slow heart rate, high blood pressure, and conditions causing tightening of the arteries. Along with that, treatment with Midocan 5mg should be avoided if the patient has enlarged prostate gland, urinary retention (when the bladder can’t empty properly), pheochromocytoma (tumour of the adrenal medulla), acute or severe kidney disease, overactive thyroid, poor vision as a result of diabetes, and narrow-angle glaucoma (elevated pressure in the eye).
Does Midocan 5mg affect heart rate?
Midocan 5mg may slow down the heart rate slightly. It should be used cautiously when using it with other medicines (beta blockers, digitalis, etc.) which can further slow down the heart rate. Patients should be monitored if they experience symptoms which are suggestive of slow heart rate.
Is any monitoring required during Midocan 5mg treatment?
You may need to check your blood pressure and get your kidney and liver function tests done before you start taking Midocan 5mg. Once you begin the treatment, keep a constant track of your blood pressure and heart rate, especially after lying down.
Can I take metoprolol with Midocan 5mg?
Using Midocan 5mg and metoprolol together can make your heart rate considerably slow. Hence, you need to be careful while using both together. If you experience slow pulse, dizziness and fainting, inform your doctor as the dose of these medicines may need to be modified.
Midocan 5mg Tablet Reviews
Midocan 5mg is used to treat low blood pressure (hypotension). It is used in patients who experience dizziness due to low blood pressure while standing up suddenly from sitting or lying position. This medicine causes tightening of blood vessels and results in elevating your blood pressure.
Midocan 5mg can be taken with or without food. This medicine is taken during daytime hours when people stand most often. But, it should not be taken if you are going to lie down for a long time after the dose. You should always take this medicine as advised by the doctor and should never stop it without consulting the doctor. You should monitor your blood pressure regularly while taking this medicine.
Common side effects of this medicine include headache, nausea, rash, urinatry retention, difficulty in urination, and flushing. It may also cause supine hypertension, it is increase in your blood pressure while lying down. Consult your doctor if these side effects bother you.
Before taking this medicine, it is better to let your doctor know if you are suffering from any kidney or liver disease. Also, pregnant women and breastfeeding mothers should consult doctor before taking it. You must inform doctor about all the other medicines that you are taking apart from this medicine. Your doctor may ask for monitoring of kidney and liver function before and during the treatment with this medicine.
Midocan 5mg can be taken with or without food. This medicine is taken during daytime hours when people stand most often. But, it should not be taken if you are going to lie down for a long time after the dose. You should always take this medicine as advised by the doctor and should never stop it without consulting the doctor. You should monitor your blood pressure regularly while taking this medicine.
Common side effects of this medicine include headache, nausea, rash, urinatry retention, difficulty in urination, and flushing. It may also cause supine hypertension, it is increase in your blood pressure while lying down. Consult your doctor if these side effects bother you.
Before taking this medicine, it is better to let your doctor know if you are suffering from any kidney or liver disease. Also, pregnant women and breastfeeding mothers should consult doctor before taking it. You must inform doctor about all the other medicines that you are taking apart from this medicine. Your doctor may ask for monitoring of kidney and liver function before and during the treatment with this medicine.
How Midocan 5mg Tablet Works
Midocan 5mg is an alpha-adrenergic agonist. It works by activating specific receptors on blood vessels. This causes the blood vessels to tighten, which increases blood pressure.
How to Use Midocan 5mg Tablet
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Midocan 5mg may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Benefits of Midocan 5mg Tablet
- In Treatment of Low blood pressure: Midocan 5mg is used in adults and children to relieve low blood pressure which may occur due to sudden change in posture from lying to sitting or standing up, during an operation or after an injury. This medicine helps to bring back the blood pressure within normal range and therefore prevents any sudden fall or even serious complications that might have otherwise followed due to low blood pressure.
Uses of Midocan 5mg Tablet
- Treatment of Low blood pressure
Midocan 5mg Tablet Side Effects
Safety Tips
Liver
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Midocan 5mg in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether Midocan 5mg alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Midocan 5mg is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Midocan 5mg may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Midocan 5mg. Please consult your doctor.
Kidney
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Midocan 5mg in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
Quick Tips
- Inform your doctor immediately if you notice symptoms of chest pain, palpitations, headache, shortness of breath, and blurred vision.
- Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.
- Monitor your blood pressure regularly while taking this medicine.
- Take Midocan 5mg at least 4 hours before bedtime to avoid the risk of high blood pressure at night time.
- Inform your doctor if you have a history of the prostate disorder or blood circulation problem.
References
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