Desglymidodrine
from midodrine
What it isThe active metabolite of midodrine, an alpha-1 agonist; orthostatic hypotension.
Why it mattersIt raises standing blood pressure without crossing into the CNS.
What it changesSupine hypertension — the last dose must be hours before lying down. Renally cleared.
NO BOXED WARNINGS
Principal riskSupine hypertension
Classes and tags
Clinical profile
Mechanism of action: Desglymidodrine ballicule
