Which of the following sympathomimetics is a non-catecholamine used orally for the treatment of orthostatic hypotension?
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Correct answer: Midodrine
Midodrine is a prodrug converted to the active Alpha-1 agonist desglymidodrine. It increases peripheral vascular resistance and helps maintain blood pressure in patients with autonomic failure, unlike catecholamines which have poor oral bioavailability.
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