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XIDORIN 2.5MG TAB Substitute

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Verified Ingredients and Effects

Composition:

MIDODRINE-2.5MG

Uses:

Treatment of Idiopathic postural hypotension or hypotension.

Medicinal Benefits:

XIDORIN 2.5MG TAB 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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XIDORIN 2.5MG TAB is used to treat idiopathic postural hypotension or hypotension (low blood pressure)

XIDORIN 2.5MG TAB 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 XIDORIN 2.5MG TAB on your own. Depending on your medical condition, you are advised to take XIDORIN 2.5MG TAB 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 XIDORIN 2.5MG TAB.

XIDORIN 2.5MG TAB 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.

XIDORIN 2.5MG TAB 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 XIDORIN 2.5MG TAB 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, XIDORIN 2.5MG TAB may cause high blood pressure when you are lying flat on your back (supine hypertension). XIDORIN 2.5MG TAB 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 XIDORIN 2.5MG TAB 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.

XIDORIN 2.5MG TAB 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 XIDORIN 2.5MG TAB 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.

XIDORIN 2.5MG TAB 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 XIDORIN 2.5MG TAB, 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 XIDORIN 2.5MG TAB or discontinue treatment if the symptoms persists.

You should be cautious while using XIDORIN 2.5MG TAB 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 XIDORIN 2.5MG TAB.