Droxidopa (Northera)


Indications

Orthostatic Hypotension (see Hypotension)

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Pharmacology

Synthetic Amino Acid Which is Converted to Norepinephrine by the Enzyme Aromatic L-Amino Acid Decarboxylase (Dopa-Decarboxylase)

Metabolism


Administration

Oral (PO)

Dose Adjustment

Drug Interactions

Use in Pregnancy (see Pregnancy)

Use During Breast Feeding


Adverse Effects

Allergic/Immunologic Adverse Effects

Anaphylaxis (see Anaphylaxis)

Cardiovascular Adverse Effects

Exacerbation of Existing Arrhythmias

Exacerbation of Existing Congestive Heart Failure (CHF)

Exacerbation of Existing Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)

Supine Hypertension (see Hypertension)

Gastrointestinal Adverse Effects

Nausea (see Nausea and Vomiting)

Neurologic Adverse Effects

Confusion/Delirium (see Delirium)

Dizziness (see Dizziness)

Headache (see Headache)

Other Adverse Effects

Hyperpyrexia (see Fever)


References