Gutron

Drug Name:

Midodrine 2.5mg tablets

Category:

International Brand: Amatine, Proamatine, Gutron

Amatine, Proamatine, Gutron

Details

Midodrine 2.5mg tablets belongs to the category of Antihypotensive medicine.  This medication is used to treat low blood pressure called hypotension

This low blood pressure causes dizziness and light-headedness and passing out feeling. With the use of the midodrine 2.5mg tablets, the low blood pressure condition can be combated. The tablets come in international brand names of Amatine, Proamatine and an Indian brand name of Gutron.

 

How it works?

Amatine tablets works in the body by constricting or narrowing the blood vessels which ultimately increases the blood pressure in the user’s body.

 

Measures and Precautions

  1. Before using medication, clearly read the medication guide for the proper treatment of the proamatine tablets.
  2. Gutron tablets are taken when low blood pressure affects the daily life activities of the patients. In some other cases of urgency, the tablets are not used.
  3. If the user or patient uses the midodrine 2.5mg tablets, he or she should tell all the medical history of them. In case of severe heart disease, tumor and kidney diseases, the tablets are not used.
  4. If any user’s blood pressure is high even in the lying down position also, he or she should not use Gutron pills.
  5. The doses are based on the medical condition of the patients and the response towards it. Here, the doctor assesses the user’s whole-body mechanisms for concluding a relevant dose of the midodrine 2.5mg tablets.
  6. In pregnancy condition, the women should not take the tablets as it is not good for the health of unborn baby.
  7. If any allergies persist with the usage of Gutron tablets, it is recommended to tell the doctor.
  8. It is always advised to swallow the tablet. Avoid crushing and breaking the tablets for consuming.
  9. Do not lower or decease the doses of the medication on your own. Always take the guidance of the doctor for concluding doses of the midodrine tablets.
  10. If the users or patients are consuming any other medicines, they should inform the doctor for it. As the interactions are not good for the effectiveness of the tablets.

 

Side-effects

  • Hives
  • Difficulty in breathing
  • Swelling of face
  • Weak pulse
  • Dizziness
  • Slow heart rate
  • Severe headache
  • Pounding sensation
  • Anxiety
  • Confusion
  • Shortness of breath
  • Blurred vision
  • Chest pain
  • Uneven heartbeats
  • Nausea
  • Chilliness
  • Fever

 

Interactions

Some interactions are seen with the:

  • Asthma medicine
  • Migraine medicine
  • Digoxin
  • Digitalis
  • Fludrocortisone