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MIDODRINE HYDROCHLORIDE

Cardiovascular Approved 2003-09-10

MIDODRINE HYDROCHLORIDE is indicated for the treatment of Orthostatic Hypotension.

Source: FDA Label • Apotex
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Phase 3 Trials
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MIDODRINE HYDROCHLORIDE Approval History

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What MIDODRINE HYDROCHLORIDE Treats

1 indications

MIDODRINE HYDROCHLORIDE is approved for 1 conditions since its original approval in 2003. These indications span multiple therapeutic areas including oncology, immunology, and more.

  • Orthostatic Hypotension
Source: FDA Label

MIDODRINE HYDROCHLORIDE Boxed Warning

Because midodrine can cause marked elevation of supine blood pressure, it should be used in patients whose lives are considerably impaired despite standard clinical care. The indication for use of midodrine in the treatment of symptomatic orthostatic hypotension is based primarily on a change in a surrogate marker of effectiveness, an increase in systolic blood pressure measured one minute after standing, a surrogate marker considered likely to correspond to a clinical benefit. At present, howev...

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Clinical Trial Registry

8 trials
Trial Sponsor ID Phase Status Title
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NCT02379156 results posted HAN-14-045 315696, 01589 Ph 4 completed Thermoregulation and Cognition During Cool Ambient Exposure in Tetraplegia
NCT02919917 results posted WEC-16-050 Ph 2, Ph 3 completed Treatment of Post-SCI Hypotension
NCT05839652 SCI 1747301-1 Ph 4 recruiting Treatment of Orthostatic Hypotension in SCI
NCT02893553 results posted WEC-16-015 Ph 2 completed The Effects of Normalizing Blood Pressure on Cerebral Blood Flow in Hypotensive Individuals With Spinal Cord Injury
NCT01456481 POST 4 CIHR#243314 Ph 4 active not recruiting Assessment of Midodrine in the Prevention of Vasovagal Syncope: The Prevention of Syncope Trial IV
NCT05240391 AIGHEPAT007 Ph 3 completed Midodrine Versus Albumin for Prevention of Paracentesis Induced Circulatory Disturbance
NCT01822535 results posted 01374 Ph 4 completed Body Temperature in Persons With Tetraplegia When Exposed to Cold
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Understanding FDA Approval Types
Count Type What it means
- ORIG Original approval - drug first enters market
- SUPPL - Efficacy New indication (new disease/condition approved)
- SUPPL - Labeling Label text changes (warnings, dosing updates)
- SUPPL - Manufacturing Production changes (new facility)
- SUPPL - Chemistry Formulation changes (new dosage strength)

Green lines in the timeline show ORIG and Efficacy approvals - the clinically meaningful milestones.

MIDODRINE HYDROCHLORIDE FDA Label Details

Indications & Usage

MIDODRINE HYDROCHLORIDE is indicated for the treatment of Orthostatic Hypotension.

⚠️ BOXED WARNING

Warning: Because midodrine can cause marked elevation of supine blood pressure, it should be used in patients whose lives are considerably impaired despite standard clinical care. The indication for use of midodrine in the treatment of symptomatic orthostatic hypotension is based primarily on a chan...

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