Difference between revisions of "MEDICATION-MIDODRINE"
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1. Great drug! Pro-drug: desglymidodrine. | 1. Great drug! Pro-drug: desglymidodrine. | ||
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<br/>2. Alpha-1 receptor agonist: works on arteries & veins. | <br/>2. Alpha-1 receptor agonist: works on arteries & veins. | ||
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<br/>3. Peak action in 1-2 hrs post-oral intake, lasting 3-4 hrs. 94% bioavailability. | <br/>3. Peak action in 1-2 hrs post-oral intake, lasting 3-4 hrs. 94% bioavailability. | ||
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<br/>4. Useful in the ward for patients with sepsis who have been adequately fluid resuscitated. Can also be used in postural hypotension. | <br/>4. Useful in the ward for patients with sepsis who have been adequately fluid resuscitated. Can also be used in postural hypotension. | ||
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<br/>5. Dosage: 10 mg Q6h - 20 | <br/>5. Dosage: 10 mg Q6h - 20 mg Q6h; just don't send patients home on it! Wean over 3 days. | ||
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[[Category:Advanced Life Support]] | [[Category:Advanced Life Support]] | ||
Latest revision as of 11:31, 1 January 2023
SUMMARY
1. Great drug! Pro-drug: desglymidodrine.
2. Alpha-1 receptor agonist: works on arteries & veins.
3. Peak action in 1-2 hrs post-oral intake, lasting 3-4 hrs. 94% bioavailability.
4. Useful in the ward for patients with sepsis who have been adequately fluid resuscitated. Can also be used in postural hypotension.
5. Dosage: 10 mg Q6h - 20 mg Q6h; just don't send patients home on it! Wean over 3 days.
