Which drug is a prodrug converted to desglymidodrine, used for the treatment of symptomatic orthostatic hypotension?
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Correct answer: Midodrine
Midodrine is an oral Alpha-1 agonist. By increasing arterial and venous tone, it helps maintain blood pressure in patients with autonomic failure when they stand up.
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