Drug General Information (ID: DDIXHT0138)
  Drug Name Midodrine Drug Info Alfuzosin Drug Info
  Drug Type Small molecule Small molecule
  Therapeutic Class Vasoconstrictor Agents Antihypertensive Agents
  Structure

 Mechanism of Midodrine-Alfuzosin Interaction (Severity Level: Moderate)
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      Drug Name Midodrine Alfuzosin
      Mechanism Hypertensive effects
Alpha-1 adrenergic receptor  Agonist
Hypotensive effects
Alpha-1 adrenergic receptor  Antagonist
      Key Mechanism Factor 1
Factor Name Adrenergic receptor alpha-1 Structure Sequence
Protein Family G-protein coupled receptor 1 family
Protein Function
This alpha-adrenergic receptor mediates its action by association with G proteins that activate a phosphatidylinositol-calcium second messenger system. Its effect is mediated by G(q) and G(11) proteins. Nuclear ADRA1A-ADRA1B heterooligomers regulate phenylephrine(PE)-stimulated ERK signaling in cardiac myocytes.
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      Mechanism Description
  • Antagonize the effect of Midodrine when combined with Alfuzosin 

Recommended Action
      Management Alpha adrenergic blockers should be avoided, if possible, in patients taking midodrine for orthostatic hypotension.

References
1 Cerner Multum, Inc. "UK Summary of Product Characteristics.".
2 Product Information. ProAmatine (midodrine). Roberts Pharmaceutical Corporation, Eatontown, NJ.
3 Product Information. Xatral (alfuzosin). Sanofi-Synthelabo Canada Inc, Markham, ON.