Oral midodrine is an alpha-1 adrenergic agonist increasingly used as a vasopressor adjunct in clinical medicine. In this podcast, we break down the mechanism of action, indications, dosing, side effects, and evidence behind midodrine use — especially in the ICU and hospital setting. We will then end with practice questions! Whether you’re a medical student, nurse, physician assistant, nurse practitioner, respiratory therapist, or practicing physician, this video will help you understand where midodrine fits into vasopressor and inotrope management. What you’ll learn: How midodrine works as an oral vasopressor Common clinical indications and patient selection Dosing strategies and administration tips Adverse effects and monitoring Current evidence and clinical practice pearls Practice questions 📚 Related Resources: Download our midodrine study guide and practice questions: https://www.patreon.com/collection/1443765 Watch next: Playlist Vasopressors and Inotropes: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLf5bMa9_tvRg_nAnm91hsyHhI0y_ahoS1&si=Myz25vHJgHAp4Nvc DISCLAIMER THIS PODCAST DOES NOT PROVIDE MEDICAL ADVICE. The information, including but not limited to, audio, text, graphics, images and other material contained on this website are for informational purposes only. No material on this site is intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health care provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or treatment and before undertaking a new health care regimen, and never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read, watched, or listened to on this video, or any other videos, reports, texts tweets or other sources.

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