Gutron
Developed to support blood pressure regulation to address orthostatic hypotension.
- Category
- Heart & Blood Pressure
- Active ingredient
- Midodrine
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Tablet
- Strengths
- 2.5mg · 5mg · 10mg
You will receive a quality generic equivalent of Gutron, depending on stock.
Prescription and consultation requirements for Gutron vary by destination and are determined by the fulfilment partner.
Gutron details
- Conditions
- Orthostatic Hypotension · Hypotension
- Alternative names
- Bramox
- Therapeutic class
- Alpha-adrenergic agonist
- Pharmacological class
- Sympathomimetic agent
- Contraindications
- severe heart disease; pheochromocytoma; severe renal impairment; hyperthyroidism
- Precautions and warnings
- monitor blood pressure in the supine position; avoid use before bedtime
- Minor side effects
- piloerection; pruritus; scalp tingling
- Moderate side effects
- urinary retention; supine hypertension
- Dosage forms
- Tablet
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Supply category
- Prescription-only medicine (POM)
- Originator
- Takeda
- Onset Time
- 30–60 minutes
- Duration
- 2–4 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store below 25°C, away from light.
- Drug interactions
- alpha-blockers; antihypertensives
- Age restrictions
- Not recommended for children.
- Pregnancy and breastfeeding
- Pregnancy: Consult a specialist usage only. Breastfeeding: Use with caution.
Serious side effects
hypertensive crisis, requires immediate medical attention; bradycardia, requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
developed to support blood pressure regulation to address orthostatic hypotension.
Mechanism of action
Midodrine is a prodrug that acts as a selective alpha-1 adrenergic agonist, causing vasoconstriction of arterioles and veins, thereby increasing blood pressure.
What you will receive
Gutron is the originator brand name, made by Takeda. We use it to identify the medicine and are not affiliated with Takeda.
- The fulfilment partner confirms whether the exact brand or an equivalent containing Midodrine is offered.
- The offered brand, manufacturer and dispatch location depend on the product, destination and partner warehouse.
- Check the final product details at checkout before confirming an order.