⚠️ Medical Safety Information
⚠️ Hepatotoxicity Risk
📋 Drug Information
| Generic Name | Midodrine (2.5mg) |
| Manufacturer | Waterley Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd |
| Packaging | bottle of 60 tablets |
| Therapeutic Class | CARDIAC |
| Action Class | Alpha-1 adrenoreceptor agonists |
| Habit Forming | ✓ No |
| Prescription Required | ✓ Yes (Schedule H Drug) |
💊 What is Aladrine 2.5mg Tablet used for?
Aladrine 2.5mg Tablet contains amlodipine 2.5mg, a calcium channel blocker. It is used for hypertension and angina. The drug relaxes blood vessels, reducing blood pressure and angina episodes. The 2.5mg dose is typically for elderly patients or those with liver impairment. It can be used alone or in combination. Efficacy may increase over 2-4 weeks.
💡 How to Take Aladrine 2.5mg Tablet
Take with or without food as directed. Swallow whole, do not crush.
- ✅ Take exactly as prescribed by your doctor
- ✅ Do not exceed the recommended dose
- ✅ Complete the full course of medication
- ✅ Store at room temperature away from moisture
⚠️ Side Effects
Common and serious side effects may include:
- Common side effects: peripheral edema
- headache
- dizziness
- and flushing. Less common: nausea
- abdominal pain
- and palpitations. Serious effects: severe hypotension
- myocardial ischemia
- and liver injury. Avoid grapefruit juice. Not for use in patients with cardiogenic shock. Caution in heart failure and severe aortic stenosis.
Note: This is not a complete list. Consult your doctor if you experience any unusual symptoms.
🔄 Cheaper Substitutes (Same Salt)
Medicines with the same active ingredient Midodrine (2.5mg) that may be more affordable:
🔗 Related Medicines (Same Class)
Other medicines in the same therapeutic category:
📖 Patient Counseling
- 🔹 Do not stop suddenly without consulting your doctor
- 🔹 Inform your doctor about all other medications you're taking
- 🔹 Avoid alcohol while taking this medication
- 🔹 If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember. Skip if it's almost time for next dose.
- 🔹 Seek immediate medical help if you experience severe allergic reactions